Leadership

Leadership

Leadership – in Israel

Judges – no kingIdolatryRapeTribal slaughter

But Israel – [Genesis 12]is in the Landis a Peoplehas the Blessing of God’s Presence

Looking for a Leader:

1+2 Samuel – SamuelSaulDavid

Scene 1: v1+2 Ramothaim-ZophimTheir insignificance & her childlessness draws our attention

Scene 2: v3-7 ShilohElkanah leads & loves Peninnah provokes Hannah weeps

Scene 3: v8-18 ShilohHannah’s prayer of faith Eli a lost leader Everything belongs to the Lord

Scene 4: v19+20 Ramothaim-ZophimThe Lord is sovereign v6,19He knows, He cares, He acts

Scene 5: v21-28 ShilohThe Lord is sovereignHow will He answer my cries ?

Scene 6: v1-10 ShilohThere is none like the LordHe raises the humbleHe will exalt His King / Messiah

Much laterRamoth – NazarethHannah – MaryA Saviour who is Christ the Lord