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“When God is Real in our Lives”
1
Samuel 24
I.
Consider the Conflict between Saul and David.
A.
Saul hunted David (1-2).
B. David spared Saul (3-7).
C. David confronted Saul
verbally (8-15).
1. "Why do you listen to
liars?" (9)
2. "Although I had the
chance, I did not harm you." (10)
3. "I am not
guilty." (11)
4. "May the Lord judge
between you and me." (12, 15)
D. Saul wavered (16-22).
1. He wept aloud (16).
2. He recognized David's
innocence and integrity (17).
3. He acknowledged that God
was with David (18).
4. He asks the Lord to reward
David (19). Is he sincere?
5. He admits that David will
be king (20.
6. He asks David to promise
to protect his descendants
(21-22).
II.
Consider the Contrast between Saul and David.
A. Saul knew about God,
talked about God, even tried to
pacify God.
B. David truly lived the
light of God's presence.
Lessons:
What must we do in light of 1 Samuel 24?
1.
We must ask ourselves, "Is God real in my life, or am I going
through the motions?"
2.
We must look at trials from God's perspective, and submit to
Him in them.
3.
When we are wronged by another person, we must commit