When people get frustrated with their current government they want a new one. Israel, during the time of Samuel, was in such a situation. They were suppose to have God as their LORD but rejected Him and wanted a king as Lord like the nations around them. 1 Samuel chapter 8 teaches four important truths about our relationship between God and government. Here is the outline and principles:
Outline
- Israel Demands a King 8
- Saul Chosen as King 9:1-26
- Saul Anointed as King 9:27-10:16
- Saul Proclaimed King 10:17-27
- Saul Victorious as King 11
- Saul Fails as King 13-15
Principles
- Submission to God requires accepting you will be Different than others.
- God often allows us what we want in our rebellion as a means of Discipline and learning.
- Human governments Abuse power.
- God in His providence uses even Rebellious requests for His glory.
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