Saul’s choice men – vv.1-2Jonathan initiates and Saul reacts – vv.3-4Philistines invade, Hebrews flee – vv.5-7a
The King plays priest – vv.7b-9The Prophet arrives – vv.10-11
Self-justifying logic – v.12The plain simple truth – vv.13-14
The parting of ways – v.15 Israel helpless but not hopeless – vv.16-23
“From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides Thee, who works for those who wait for Him.” Isaiah 64:4
God works uniquely
God works uniquely
God works competently
God works uniquely
God works competently
God works ‘conditionally’
How do we wait for God?
How do we wait for God?Waiting for the Lord means looking to the Lord, consulting
or seeking His will before any human aid is pursued.
How do we wait for God?
• Pause and pray before you act
Waiting for the Lord means looking to the Lord, consulting or seeking His will before any human aid is pursued.
How do we wait for God?
• Pause and pray before you act
• Trust the Lord enough to be still when He says to
Waiting for the Lord means looking to the Lord, consulting or seeking His will before any human aid is pursued.
How do we wait for God?
• Pause and pray before you act
• Trust the Lord enough to be still when He says to
• Do not cease to wait for God when you begin to act
Waiting for the Lord means looking to the Lord, consulting or seeking His will before any human aid is pursued.