Studies in Leadership Saul David Leadership An Old

Studies in Leadership Saul & David

Leadership: An Old Problem Matthew 9: 38 "Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest. "

Essential Leadership Qualities 1 Timothy 3 – Character Qualifications Faithulness: the Essential Ingredient – The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2: 2 – And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1: 4 – "For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. ” 2 Chron. 16: 9

Sauls & David: Background The People Wanted a King God Gives Them What They Want Saul Initially Seems a Humble, Godly Man and they said to him, "Behold, you have grown Problems Arise – do 13: 5 -14 The to Samuel, the voice old, Lord and said your sons not"Listen walk intoyour ways. of the people regard to they say toa you, He had ainson name Saul, choice Now appoint a whose king. In forall usthat to was judge us like all for David Annointed Place – 16: 11 -13 they have not 1 the rejected you, but they have handsome man, and there was not the nations. “ Samuel 8: 5 Spirit’s Saul replied, “Am I not a Benjamite, of thea more –and Filled with Holy Power 17: 45 rejected Me from being king them. Samuel 8: 7 Then the people said tothan Samuel, "Who is 1 family he thatof handsome person heover among the sons smallest of the tribes of Israel, and my the – Saul Became Jealous 18: 7 -9 said, 'Shall Saul reign us? ' Bring the men, Israel; from his and upof he was taller Then David said toshoulders theover Philistine, "You come tothat me least of all the families of the tribe Benjamin? The–women sang as they played, and Power-Monger said, Saul Becomes a Desperate we may put them to death. " [13] But Saul than any of the people. 1 Samuel 9: 2 with a sword, a you spear, andtoa me javelin, butway? ” I said, come"Not to Why then do speak in this "Saul has slain his thousands, 1 Samuel 9: 21 ayou man behis put death day, for in shall the name ofto the Lordthis of hosts, thetoday God the of the And David ten thousands. " deliverance in Israel. ” armies ofaccomplished Israel, whom you have [8]Lord Thenhas Saul became very angry, for this taunted. saying displeased 1 Samuel 11: 12 -13 1 Samuel 17: 45 him… 1 Samuel 18: 7 -8

Why the Changeover? David is no Saint – Lies, Manipulates – Bathseeba Incident: Adultry & Murder David’s Heart: Inclined Towards God David said to Ahimelech the priest, "The king has commissioned me withaa. Religious matter and. Heart has said to me, Saul’s Heart: 'Let no one know anything about the matter on – “Humility” wasout Insecurity & Unwillingness Samuel said, "Has the Lord as much delight in offerings "The Lord has sought for Himself a burnt after His which I am sending you and with which Iman have and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to own heart, and the Lord has appointed him as ruler God’s Issue: Our Hearts , not Appearance commissioned you; and I have directed the young obey is better than sacrifice, And toit heed fathim of rams. Then Samuel took the flask of oil, poured on his than head, the kissed and over"For His people…" Samuel 13: 14 21: 2 men to anot certain place. ' 1 Samuel [23] rebellion as 1 the sin ofruler divination, and said, "Has the Lordisanointed you a over His inheritance? 1 Samuel But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the 10: 1 insubordination isbecause as iniquity and idolatry. Because younothave height of his stature, I have rejected him; for God sees as Therefore they inquired further of the Lord, "Has the man come here yet? " man sees, the for man looks at the outwardhas appearance, but the you Lord from looks at rejected word of the Lord, He also rejected So the Lord said, "Behold, he is hiding himself by the baggage. " 1 Samuel the heart. ” 1 Samuel 16: 7 being king. " - 1 Samuel 15: 22 -23 10: 22

Paths to Success Gifted, Charsimatic Self-Reliant (Predictability) Ø Willing Ø God-Reliant (Unpredictability) Short-Term Reward Ø Long-Term Success It is the onebecame and only Holy Spirit who Self-Protective Ø Changeable Then Saul very angry, for thisdistributes saying these David said, desire “See, the mywhich father, look at 1 Cor. this 12: 31 piece gifts. He alone decides gift each person should But earnestly greater gifts. displeased him; and he said, “They have ascribed to Search me, O God, and know my heart; of The righteous thrive in the midst of. Samuel your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner came to but Saul, and Saul said todue him, have. Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to David ten thousands, to me they have ascribed Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in time Try me and know my anxious thoughts; Iyour canrobe do all things through Him who unpredictable change: 1 Cor. of 12: 11 but didbeof not kill you. ” "Blessed are you the Lord! Ihave carried [24] And see if there any hurtful way in. Galatians me, prophesy… 1 Cor. 14: 39 thousands. Now what more can he but the we will reap if we do not grow weary. 6: 9 strengthens me. Philip. by 4: 13 faith” Rom. 1: 17 1 “The Samuel 24: 11 righteous shall live outlead the 1 me command of the Lord. " 1 Samuel 15: 13 And in the kingdom? ” Samuel 18: 8 everlasting way. Psalm 139: 23 -24

David’s Path to Success Hebrews 12: 1 -2 “Therefore…let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, [2] fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross…” “Leave the past, engage the present, and create the future” – Leave the Past: Repentance – Engage the Present: Depending on God – Create the Future: Pursuing God’s Direction “People who are stuck don’t have any dreams”

Faithfulness: Prosperous In All Areas! “So David went out wherever Saul sent him, and prospered…” 1 Samuel 18: 5 “David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul. So his name was highly esteemed. ” 1 Samuel 18: 30 "For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. ” 2 Chron. 16: 9