Jonathan Decides Actionvv. 1-3 Jonathan and armor bearer decide
to do something about the Philistine threat He didnt tell father,
nor others Saul outside Gibeah under pomegranate tree, 600 men
accompany Saul Ahijah the priest is there wearing the ephod
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The Terrainvv. 4-5 A pass to the Philistine stronghold Two
sharp rocks on either side Bozez and Seneh One faces north towards
Michmash, the other south towards Gibeah Jonathans Faith Ch.
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start 7:30, stop 10:40 just after reading from 1 Sam 14
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Jonathans Plan and Faithvv. 6-10 Jonathan tells young armor
bearer the plan to go up against Philistines it may be that the
Lord will work for us. For nothing restrains the Lord from saving
by many or by few. Jonathan knew power of God and had faith in Him
The young armor bearer likewise Jonathans Faith Ch. 14
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Jonathans Plan and Faithvv. 6-10 The decision: Show themselves
and Philistines say - Wait until they come to them; stay in place -
Come on up; a sign the Lord has delivered the Philistines into
their hands Jonathans Faith Ch. 14
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Jonathan attacksvv. 11-14 Jonathan and young armor bearer show
themselves to the Philistines Philistines scoff that the Hebrews
are coming out of hiding (13:5-6) They climb up on hands and knees
Jonathan fells; armor bearer kills ~20 men perish in acre of land
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Philistines are routed vv. 15-23 Great trembling in the camp,
in the field, and among all Philistines even the raiders and
garrison; earth quaked Sauls watchmen see the panic and flight of
the Philistines Saul has a roll call to see who has gone out
Jonathan and armor bearer not there Jonathans Faith Ch. 14
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Philistines are routed vv. 15-23 Saul calls for Ahijah the
priest to bring the ark The Philistine panic increases Saul cancels
the request for the ark Saul rallies the Israelites; the
Philistines kill each other in the melee Jonathans Faith Ch.
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Philistines are routed vv. 15-23 Hebrew traitors rejoin
Israelites, those hiding join in the attack The Lord saves Israel
that day The battle shifts west of Michmash to Beth Aven, thus the
Philistines are in hasty retreat Jonathans Faith Ch. 14 Why are
Philistines giving Israel all this trouble?
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Sauls Rash Oathvv. 24 Men of Israel were hard pressed that day
Sauls oath, Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and
I have avenged my enemies. Jonathans Faith Ch. 14 What is Sauls
situation before God at this point?
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Jonathan Violates Ordervv. 25-30 Israelites come into forest
and find plenteous honey, but none eat Jonathan puts end of staff
in honeycomb, eats and is refreshed Jonathan informed of Sauls
order Jonathan regrets Sauls order because Philistine rout could
have been greater Jonathans Faith Ch. 14
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The Israelites are famishedvv. 31-35 Philistines driven back to
Aijalon Israelites very faint; rush in on spoil to kill animals and
eat, but they are not bled Saul informed of sin, requests a stone
stage to direct proper slaughter Saul builds his first alter to the
Lord Jonathans Faith Ch. 14
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The Reckoningvv. 36-46 Saul and men wish to plunder and kill
Philistines overnight The Priest said to draw near to God there
Saul asks counsel of God but no answer Saul calls for leaders to
find out the sin Even if Jonathan, he shall surly die No one
answers Jonathans Faith Ch. 14
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The Reckoningvv. 36-46 Men put on one side / Saul and Jonathan
on the other Saul inquires of the Lord, Urim is given indicating
Saul and Jonathan Another lot is cast, its Jonathan Jonathan tells
of his tasting honey Jonathans Faith Ch. 14
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The Reckoningvv. 36-46 Saul intends to kill his son The people
intervene Jonathan because of the salvation of Israel Saul turns
back from pursuing, and the Philistines return to their own place
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Sauls Continuing Warsvv. 47-52 Saul fights enemies on every
side: Moab - East Ammon - East Edom - South Zobah - North Philistia
- West Amalek Southwest Saul takes strong and valiant men into the
army Jonathans Victory Ch. 14
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Mission Against Amalekitesvv. 1-9 Samuel brings Saul words of
the Lord God will punish Amalek for the Israelite ambush as they
came from Egypt See Exod. 17:8-16 Saul to go and utterly (i.e. man,
woman, child, livestock) destroy the Amalekites Sauls Folly Ch.
15
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Mission Against Amalekitesvv. 1-9 People mustered at Telaim
200,000 foot soldiers 10,000 men of Judah Saul comes to Amalek and
waits in valley Kenites warned - had shown favor to Israel as they
departed Egypt Sauls Folly Ch. 15
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Mission Against Amalekitesvv. 1-9 Saul attacks Amalekites from
Havilah (Hb. sand-land, perhaps S. Arabia) to Shur (E. of Egypt)
Agag the king taken alive Other people utterly destroyed by sword
The best livestock and good things spared Sauls Folly Ch. 15
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Saul Rejected As Kingvv. 10-29 Word of the Lord comes to Samuel
God regrets: Having made Saul King Saul turned back from following
Him Saul has not performed His commands Samuel grieved, calls out
to Lord all night Sauls Folly Ch. 15
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Saul Rejected As Kingvv. 10-29 Samuel rises early to meet Saul
Saul first in Carmel and sets up a monument for himself, then
returns to Gilgal Samuel goes to Saul; Saul says, I have performed
the commandment of the Lord. Sauls Folly Ch. 15
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Saul Rejected As Kingvv. 10-29 Samuel, What then is this
bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of oxen I hear?
Saul blames the people, They have brought them to sacrifice to the
Lord your God Samuel, Be quiet! Sauls Folly Ch. 15
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Saul Rejected As Kingvv. 10-29 Samuel relates the Lords
discussion The hard question, Why then did you not obey the Lord?
Saul responds, But I have obeyed the voice of the Lord and yet king
Agag spared, and the people have brought the spoils to sacrifice
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Saul Rejected As Kingvv. 10-29 Samuels response, vv. 22-23 Has
the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in
obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than
sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as
the sin of divination, and presumption is as iniquity and idolatry.
Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He has also
rejected you from being king. Sauls Folly Ch. 15
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Saul Rejected As Kingvv. 10-29 Saul seeks forgiveness for
fearing the people, but too late Samuel turns to leave, Saul grasps
and tears his robe The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you
this day Sauls Folly Ch. 15
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Agag Killedvv. 30-34 Samuel relents to Sauls second request to
return Samuel calls for Agag Agag thinks he will be spared Samuel
hacks Agag to pieces Samuel goes to Ramah, Saul home to Gibeah
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Agag Killedvv. 30-34 Samuel went no more to see Saul (cf. I
Sam. 19:24) Yet Samuel mourns for Saul, and the Lord regrets that
He had made Saul king over Israel Sauls Folly Ch. 15 God hurts when
His people sin!!
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(1) it may be that the Lord will work for us. For nothing
restrains the Lord from saving by many or by few. Its not us that
saves, but Gods Word Heb. 4:12 Glimpses of Gods power and glory:
Elishas servants eyes opened II Kings 6:17 Stephens view of heaven
Acts 7:55-56
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(2) Oaths should be carefully made (if at all) Jesus chastises
Pharisees Matt. 23:16-22 Matt. 5:33-37 Let your yes be yes and your
no be no
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(3)The Lord desires obedience rather than sacrifice Hosea
6:6Psalms 50:8-14; 51:16,17 Isaiah 1:11Jeremiah 6:20Micah 6:6-8
Jesus in His teaching Matt. 9:13 and 12:7
