Saul’s Glorious Start
1 Samuel 10:9 God gave him another heart.
1 Samuel 11:6 He was backed by God when rightly engaged.
1 Samuel 11:12-13 He was sustained by grace, rising above human passions and faults.
How He Chose To Define Himself When He Was Strong
1 Samuel 13:11-13 He was unafraid to set his own boundaries and draw his own lines.
1 Samuel 14:24 He exercised judgment according to his own feelings, that lacked consideration for the interests of others.
1 Samuel 15:13 He was unafraid to declare his actions to be right, even when they were in violation of God’s command.
The Effects Of His Self Determination
1 Samuel 16:14 He was troubled in spirit; no longer being kept with the joy and peace of the Lord.
1 Samuel 17:32-58 He was sidelined by God; no longer being used of God to advance the cause of Israel.
1 Samuel 18:8-9 Bad feelings began to arise within him towards those whom God was using.
1 Samuel 18:21 He became deceitful in his dealings with the faithful.
1 Samuel 19:1 He openly announces his opposition to David; uses his status as king to be the authority to destroy David.
1 Samuel 19:9-10 His evil spirit continues to dominate and drive him.
1 Samuel 19:11 Saul has no room in his heart for reconciliation; only to go to war against David.
1 Samuel 22:17-19 Saul considers anyone who doesn’t side with him to be his mortal enemy.
1 Samuel 24 & 26 Being openly reproved, he admits wrong doing; yet would not humble himself before God unto seeking forgiveness and submission.
1 Samuel 31 Being wounded in a losing battle, he chose to end his own life.
When Saul lost sight of God’s purpose for his life, he lost his way in living his life.
Out of his own mouth: “I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.” 1 Samuel 26:21
