June 15, 2025 Sermon Notes and Questions

June 15, 2025 Sermon Notes and Questions

Posted on June 12, 2025 Posted By: Jenni Nikolakakis Categories: Message Notes, Weekly Program

Kings of Israel-David

WK 5 –“When to Be a Soldier and When to Be a Rebel”

1 Samuel 19:1-8

June 15, 2025

Justin Scarberry

Happy Father’s Day!

First 3 Kings of Israel:

  1. ___________________

  2. ___________________

  3. ___________________

Context:

Saul was told he would be removed as king of Israel but he is still holding on.

David has been annointed by the prophet Samuel to be the next king.

Saul will resort to evil to stay in power even trying to kill/have David killed.

Saul’s son is named _________________ and he becomes very close friends with __________________.

Romans 13:1-2 ESV

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.

1 Peter 2:15 ESV

15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people

As Christians we should submit ourselves to the _______________ unless they tell us to do something that is against ______________________.

___________ in the Old Testament had to make a choice between God and the government and was cast into the lion’s den for his choice.

Exodus 20:3 ESV

3 “You shall have no other gods before me.

Sometimes is best to remain ______________.

Proverbs 17:27-28 ESV

27 Whoever restrains his words has knowledge,

and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

28 Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;

when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

As Christians we should not be involved in_______________.

Proverbs 18:8 ESV

8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;

they go down into the inner parts of the body.

 

Proverbs 21:23 NLT

Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,and you will stay out of trouble.

Romans 12:18 NIV

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Repent: _______________________________________

Voting for a new Senior Pastor

Today!  Sunday June 15, 2025 after service.

Aces Baseball Faith & Family Night

July 25th at 6:10 PM.

50 tickets are booked, more available if needed.

Tickets are highly discounted at $24 for seats in the shade.

Please let Paulette know if you are interested.

Includes a free cap, fireworks show and a great time of fellowship!

Zelle is up and running!

Zelle is a digital option for giving your tithes or offerings to support the church to fulfill the Great Commission.

If you would prefer to give digitally:

Go to your bank app on your phone or computer.  Go to the payments section.  Go to the Zelle payment option. If available, scan the link below in the payment section that lists Zelle as an option.  There should be an icon asking to “scan the pay” or something similar.

Zelle Link (scan from your bank app)

Account email is:  accounting@thebridgespanishsprings.com for the Account “The Bridge Church Spanish Springs”.  As a security measure, your bank may want to send you a text to verify your first payment.

  1. Who are the first 3 God ordained kings of Israel?

  2. Who is Jonathan in the Bible?

  3. Read Psalm 59.

  4. Read 1 Samuel 19:1-3, why do you think Saul wants to kill/have David killed? Should we also follow everything our leaders tell us to do? Why or why not?

  5. Read Romans 13:1-2, does God even pick bad authorities? Why do you think He would allow folks who may be evil to rule?

  6. Read 1 Peter 2:13-15, what does it mean to “be subject” in verse 13?

  7. Read 1 Samuel 19:4-6, is it easy to take the side of someone outside of your family when your family may be in the wrong about an issue? When we disagree with the government what are some things we can do to show our disagreement?  Is this the way we usually show our grievances?

  8. Read Proverbs 18:8, are Christians to be involved in gossip? What are some ways we can shut it down?

  9. Read 1 Samuel 19:7-11, do evil spirits have access to us today? Can evil spirits take control of our lives?  Why or why not?

  10. What does it mean to repent?

  11. Please pray for God’s direction for the church as we move forward together in His love.

Luke 1:37 ESV

For nothing will be impossible with God

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