Overtaken (1 Samuel 31:1-13)

Intro
Big Idea: God keeps His promises.
II. Wounded
A. Israel failed with their king. 1 Samuel 31:1
B. God’s prophecies come to pass. 1 Samuel 31:2-3; John 17:17
III. Abandon
A. Saul took his life, but never surrendered it. 1 Samuel 31:4-6; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Chronicles 10:13-14
B. Israel lost what they desired. 1 Samuel 31:7
IV. Valiant
A. The world’s gospel often triumphs. 1 Samuel 31:8-10; Psalm 13:1-2
B. God honors our faithfulness. 1 Samuel 11:1-11; 31:11-13
V. His Anointed
A. God judges justly. 1 Samuel 2:9-10a; 2 Corinthians 6:10
B. God has sent a more worthy King. 1 Samuel 2:10b; John 1:14

​The Next Step
§ What’s something from 1 Samuel 31 that helped you to grow in Christ?
§ Why is it good that God keeps His promises?
§ What’s something you’ve desired that God has not given you? In what ways is it good that He hasn’t?
§ Why do you think our culture avoids dwelling on death?
§ What’s our culture’s gospels? What do people look to for ultimate meaning or salvation?
§ How has God encouraged you to be faithful or trust in Him lately?
§ What’s a specific way you can demonstrate the good news that Jesus is a faithful Savior who offers abundant, eternal life this week?

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