Highland Park Christian Church

SET APART: Kingdom (I Sam. 15-16; I Sam. 16:7) Sermon Notes Who was Saul? Why did God choose David? 2 Kingdoms The Israelites envisioned a kingdom that conquered with military might. But God envisioned a kingdom that served with sacrificial love. Their kingdom would be adorned with the spoils of war. God’s kingdom would be adorned with the Fruit of the Spirit. Their kingdom would be feared. God’s kingdom would cast out fear. Their kingdom would be fueled by nationalistic pride. God’s kingdom would be fueled by love. Their kingdom would expand and secure its borders. God’s kingdom would have not borders. Their kingdom would be ruled by a king who would kill his enemies. God’s kingdom would be ruled by a king who would die for his enemies. How did Jesus talk about The Kingdom? Discussion Who was Saul? Why did God choose David? What’s the application you need to hear from 1 Samuel 16:7? But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord