Three & One

Samuel, dies. David would have become a murderer if it weren’t for the wisdom and intercession of a courageous woman named Abigail. Saul continues to pursue David even after his teary request for a covenant. And, Jesus promises power with the promised Holy Spirit.

David flees from Saul hides in a cave. All the distressed, indebted and discontented gather to him there and he becomes their leader. Saul’s insecure insanity reaches new lows. And, Jesus restores Peter in a meaningful and masterful way.

Saul persecutes David. Jonathan helps David. David starts to run from Saul. Jesus defeats death, by rising from the dead, appears to Mary Magdalene, appears to the apostles and appears especially to Thomas.

David is anointed as king. A distressing spirit is sent to Saul. David takes on the greatest Philistine fighter, in the name of the Lord. Saul starts to resent David. And, after Jesus was tried He was beaten, crucified, died and was buried.

Saul presumes to be a priest, offering an unlawful sacrifice.  Jonathan takes on the Philistines with only his armor bearer.  Saul makes a series of foolish oaths and his incomplete obedience cost him the kingdom. And Jesus is betrayed, arrested and tried.

Saul is anointed king. Saul is proclaimed king. Samuel addresses the nation at Saul’s coronation. And, Jesus prays for Himself, His disciples and for US.

Samuel shows Israel how to truly seek God. Their humility is short lived. They eventually ask for a king, rejecting God as their current King. Saul is chosen as king. And, Jesus concludes the teaching portion of the time He had with His apostles before His betrayal.

Israel tries to use God like a magic amulet. God refuses to be used that way. The glory of the Lord departs from Israel. The Tabernacle is taken. God disrupts the enemies of Israel on His own. The tabernacle returns on its own. And, Jesus continues teach on what it means to abide in Him.

A broken heart, bitterness of soul, a vow, an answer, an open womb and a baby boy.  A gift given back to God to serve God, to minister to God, to be a prophet of God, Samuel. And Jesus, pours out His heart for His apostles in their last meal together.

The Kinsman-Redeemer, the conflict, another thread in the scarlet thread of redemption leading up to our Savior and Jesus does what is reserved for the lowest of slaves as an example.