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