Kings of Israel-Saul: “How We Finish Matters!”

Week 12: “Suicide:  The Lie of Satan”

1 Samuel 31

11/10/24

Justin Scarberry

Message Notes for Week 12

1^st three Kings of Israel:

1. __________________
2. __________________
3. __________________

 

“Sin” is an ____________ term meaning to miss the mark.

 

Suicide definition: ______________________________________

 

According to the CDC, suicide is the _______ leading cause of death in the US and is the ________ leading cause of death among those 10-14 years old.

 

There has been a ______% increase in suicides in the US since 2000.

 

Elijah, the mighty prophet of God, struggled with suicidal thoughts after fleeing from a woman named ___________________.  He ran for  _______ miles to hide.

 

Some help for Elijah’s problems:

1. Some problems are _________________
2. The ________ of the Lord came to him.

 

When God is not in our lives it leaves a hole.

Some things we can fill that hole with are ____________________________.

 

After King Saul’s death, a group from __________________ go after his body to redeem it from the enemy.

 

We also have a redeemer, His name is ________________.

 

 

Scripture References:

Luke 1:37 NKJV

For with God nothing will be impossible.

 

Exodus 20:13 NASB

You Shall not murder.

 

Jeremiah 1:5 NIV

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

 

Psalm 139:14 NASB

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

 

2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation;  the old things passed away; behold, new things have come

 

John 3:3 NASB

Jesus responded and said to him, “Truly, Truly, I say to you, unless someone is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

 

1 Kings 19:3-10

 

John 10:10-11

¹⁰ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly. ¹¹ “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

 

• Dan Hall is the transition team lead.  Please contact him with any questions.
• Transition Team Needs
  • Areas that still need to be covered. If interested, contact Dan Hall:
    • Tech—Audio/Video and worship lyric technician.
    • IT/Hardware—manage the various connections of the service IT components/internet/wifi, etc.

• A Search Team will be put together to start the process of finding a new pastor.
  • The typical time to replace a Pastor is 12-18 months. Please wait on the Lord with us!
  • The team will update the church regularly

• Prayer is a critical part of this process! Please pray continually for the board’s guidance in seeking God’s will.

 

Benevolence Committee

Please see Jenni Nikolakakis for more information

Need a few people to help support the ministry

Still finalizing details for the committee

 

Men’s Bible Study! 

Wednesday’s 6-8 PM

See Jim for details

 

Refresh!  Woman’s Group

Hosted by Dondra

2:00pm  November 12^th at the church

The group will start out with “Keys to the Kingdom”

Ruth will be leading a parallel study Wednesday nights

7:00pm starting November 13^th at the church

Space still open for both studies!!

Please see Dondra if you are interested

 

Zelle

The board is working on setting up Zelle to use for

a digital option for giving

Stay tuned for more details in the next few weeks

 

1. Who was the 3^rd king of Israel appointed by God? Who was the second?  What are some things you know about him?

2. What are some of the positive things about Saul that you can recall from our studies? What are some of the negative things?  Does God weigh these in our lives?  Why or why not?

3. Read 1 Samuel 31:1-4, who is Jonathan? Who does the scripture tell us he is very close to?

4. What is sin? Can a Christian ever be sin free?  Why or why not?

5. What is suicide? Can you think of instances of suicide or perhaps suicidal thoughts that the Bible shows?  Is suicide the unpardonable sin?  Are there times that suicide is permissible?  Why or why not?

6. Does God have a plan and a purpose for everyone? What are the scriptures that would support your answer?

7. Read John 10:10-11, what does it mean in verse 10 “and have it abundantly/to the full”. Read the same verse in the NLT.  Is this promise from Jesus for a future time in heaven or now on earth?

8. Read 1 Samuel 31:5-10, do you think Saul deserved what happened to him? Why or why not?  Do we always deserve what happens to us?  Why or why not.

9. Read 1 Samuel 31:11-13, using a bible app search out “Jabesh gilead”, how many times does the phrase occur?  What are some things you can find out about them?

10. Please continue in prayer for our country and the newly elected leaders. (reference Romans 13:1)

 

1 Peter 4:8 NASB

⁸ And above all things have fervent love for one another,

for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

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