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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

Messages with tag - Saul

1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
38 - Be Careful What You Ask For [B]
Tuesday, January 05, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 9:1-25
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 9 secs
Tall, dark, and handsome! In other words, a perfect king. Listen to this lesson to learn that while Saul seemed to have everything going for him, he was not the king that would prosper Israel. Find out that outward appearances can be deceiving and it’s what a person is like inside that counts. See the comparisons between Samuel and Saul. Learn about how spiritually dense Saul was. For your own life, realize that what you think will make you happy and fulfilled may not be God’s answer for the plan for your life.
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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
39 - Saul Among the Prophets [B]
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 10:1-16
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 19 secs
Imagine if you found out God had selected you to be the king over His people. Listen to this lesson to learn about a young man named Saul who was anointed by Samuel to become the commander of Israel. Find out what Samuel told Saul would specifically happen to confirm his selection. Understand the meaning of ecstasy and how the pagan view of religion differs from Christianity. See the role of the prophet and how it involves announcing God’s Word rather than any mysticism.
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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
101 - The Necromancer of En-Dor; Fear Leads to Failure [B]
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 28:3-8
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 53 mins 40 secs
How should believers handle their fears? Listen to this lesson to learn there is a right and a wrong way. See that Saul chose the wrong way and turned to the occult which was forbidden. Find out that the emotion of fear is basic to our sin nature and is the first emotion mentioned in the Bible. Hear principles on fear that teach us how to handle our fears in wisdom. Instead of listening to our fears, we should base our actions on what the Word of God says.
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Interlocked (2023)
21.2 - Kings for Israel: Lessons on Sanctification
Tuesday, August 06, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 14:1-24 & 1 Samuel 8-15
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 8 secs

1) Only God can provide real security and assurance

2) Though Israel rejected God, God remained faithful

Why did God reject Saul as king over Israel? Listen to this message to find out why Saul failed as Israel's first king. See that Saul thought his ways were as good as what God required of a king and so he disobeyed Him. Learn that all of us have the same tendency to seek what pleases us and makes us comfortable rather than following what we learn we are to do in God’s Word. Find out what sanctification is and how to grow spiritually.

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