I struggle with holiday sermons. After last weeks sermon I was asked a question and my Andrew fit well with todays sermon.

God anoints Jehu as king and his hand for judgement on the Kings of Israel

Saul in his desperate need to hear from Samuel resorts to a medium.

Although this could also be called Gods rejection the reality is it’s Saul’s rebellion that resulted in his rejection

When bad leadership keeps you from receiving blessings.

Jonathan faithfully fights while Saul sits in the shade

Saul was off to a good start but abruptly after Samuel retires he begins to lean on his own understanding

Saul’s first action as king unites the people of Israel. He appears to follow the word and the kingdom is United.

We are continuing our series with an introduction to Saul this week

We talking in this message of the dangers of following Balaam’s teaching.