6. 28:18-20). Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Sometimes the best choice is to make some new friends! 13:5). And between the passages, by which Jonathan sought to go over unto the Philistines' garrison, And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for, And his armourbearer said unto him, Do all that, Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto. Others could be listed, but the point is that some days are more than another 24 hour period of time. Dr. Steve Andrews is senior pastor Alabaster Baptist Church, Alabaster, Alabama. Samuel had told Saul to wait seven days and that at the end of seven days he would surely come to him and sacrifice burnt offerings and fellowship offerings and tell him what to do. And there was sore war against the Philistines all the days of Saul: and when Saul saw any strong man, or any valiant man, he took him unto him. Samuel’s call (4-14) So the nation of Israel was in a time of spiritual darkness. Listen to or download for free sermons from 1 Samuel by Alistair Begg. I’m equiped with this sermon. Free shipping on books, Bibles, gifts, VBS and Church Supplies of $50 or more. But he answered him not that day. Saul's soldiers knew they were over-matched, and they "quaked with fear" (1 Sam. So Saul said to the priest, “Withdraw your hand.” (1 Samuel 14:15-19) Jonathan and his armor-bearer attack in faith, but it is God who gives the victory. This sermon is taken from the Latin expression, "Carpe Diem," or "Seize the Day." The Bible says after Israel defeated the Amorites and Jonathan defeated a group of Philistines in a small skirmish, Saul foolishly declared war against the Philistines who were "as numerous as the sand" (1 Sam. CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible (Hardcover), by Steve Andrews on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 at 7:00 AM. * Indicated Required Field See our Privacy Policy. We like labels. I love the words spoken by Jonathan's armor bearer, "I am with you heart and soul." Jonathan's choices in the camp of Gilbeah were an arrogant and disobedient king or soldiers who were "quaking with fear." The armor bearer’s words recorded in 1 Samuel 14:6-7 shows the extent of his loyalty C. Armor Bearers in ancient times had to be unusually brave and loyal since the lives of their masters depended on them Some families have experienced the tragedy of an unexpected death caused by an auto accident or heart attack. 2 Saul was staying on the outskirts of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree in Migron. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for 1 Samuel 13:14 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources "THE MAN GOD SEEKS" Intro: God seeks for men to accomplish His purposes in the earth. "Yet Christianity over the past two thousand years has moved from a tribe of renegades to a religion of conformists...A quick survey of the modern Church would lead you to believe that Christ's invitation was Come and Listen instead of Go! I was amused and inspired a few years ago when former president George H. Bush went sky diving on his 80th birthday. And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? 4:9-10), and he declared that the wounds of a friend are better than the kisses of an enemy (Pvbs 27:6). (1Sam. That is why the Psalmist said, "I lift my eyes to the mountain. 1 Samuel 7:2-12 Matt Todd May 29, 2011 ... sir,your sermon is awesome. It seems fitting to conclude with another story of a warrior who left an inspiring legacy to those who bear his name. Jonathan did not just want to escape the caves of Gilbeah; he wanted victory over the enemy. I would give my heart fully to whatever I would learn to be on God's heart. Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in mount Ephraim. One historic day Jonathan chose to become a Vertically Inclined person. 13:7). In the spring of 1330, Douglas led a campaign against the Spanish Moors. 118:24). Jonathan's climb paints a powerful picture of victory being available to those who are willing to move to a higher level of faith, those who are willing to leave a comfort zone, those who are willing to risk being different from the crowd, and those who embrace the call of God upon their life. Robert the Bruce was the Scottish noble who betrayed William Wallace (the character portrayed by Mel Gibson), but Sir Robert would eventually lead Scotland to freedom and become king of Scotland. When form replaces faith and pattern substitutes for power, Christianity becomes another world religion designed to keep us in line with everybody else in the cave. Twenty-five years ago I was part of the barbarian invasion. 1 Samuel 14:1–15. Perhaps the tragedy of our time is that most of us who declare Jesus as Lord have become two domesticated. We are just following our arrogant King. When God first revealed Saul to Samuel, God said, (1 Samuel 9:16) "Anoint him leader over my people Israel; he will deliver my people from the hand of the Philistines. And he gathered an host, and smote the Amalekites, and delivered Israel out of the hands of them that spoiled them. 4. 1 Samuel 8:1-7. a. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Luther Rice Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia. Jonathan found one man who shared a kindred spirit. Solomon said "two are better than one for they have a good return for their labor" (Ecc. During his final battle, Douglas was surrounded by the enemy. Victory is rarely a spontaneous event. When we come to Chapter fourteen, the Bible says that only two swords remained. Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that, And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which. God told Joshua to follow closely because they were going a way they had never been before. My help comes from the Lord, maker of the heaven and earth" (Ps 121:1-2). Pray for godly, motivated friendships, and take time to develop them. Eli was lying down in his usual place, and Samuel was lying down in the temple, close to the room where the ark was. From the east Field […] Text: I Samuel 31 - II Samuel 1 Sermon Series: Journey to the Throne: Meeting God in the Turning Points of Life (I Samuel 16 - II Samuel 1) Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, and Ishui, and Melchishua: and the names of his two daughters. And it came to pass, while Saul talked unto the priest, that the noise that. . 1 Samuel 3:1-10 When God Speaks. We are out of weapons. Jesus began a revolution to secure our freedom. Ver. Seeing What David Saw. We should always first suspect and examine ourselves; but an unhumbled heart suspects every other person, and looks every where but at home for the sinful cause of calamity. . Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, Saul chose for himself three thousand men of Israel. I knew little about God, but I wanted nothing else. Unwilling to wait for the prophet Samuel, the arrogant King Saul foolishly offered a sacrifice. Woven in the fabric of this story is the importance of selecting or choosing friends wisely. God called Moses to go back to Egypt. 1 Samuel 14:1-14.JONATHAN MIRACULOUSLY SMITES THE PHILISTINES' GARRISON. We should all heed the biblical warning found in Proverbs 12:26, "The righteous use caution when choosing friends because the way of the wicked leads them astray." And they smote the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon: and the people were very faint. (14:7). As a Christian be kind to everyone in your path, but in relationships share like values and passions. I am sure that everyone has seen the television commercial about E.F. Hutton. The one word motto of the Douglas family is FORWARD. But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that, Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed. So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed. Forward, Braveheart, forward . God is on the mountain. 1 Samuel 14:6 And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for [there is] no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few. Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13. One historic day Jonathan chose to become a Vertically Inclined person. Jonathan says to his armor bearer, "Let's go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. There came a day in his life when Jonathan decided life was too precious to waste. 1 Samuel 13-14 Jonathan steps out or climbs up to fight with confidence that he has received a word from God. 1 Samuel 14 New International Version (NIV) 14 1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. May we never waste a single day. 1 Samuel 13 1 Samuel 14:24-52 1 Samuel 15 Return to the Main Player Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. Our day may not be historic, but each day is holy and significant. What most remember about this man is that he befriended David and humbly acknowledged David's calling to be the next king of Israel. What is the cost of some night classes to complete your degree compared to the nagging guilt of not finishing what you started? To be painfully honest, most people refuse to pay the price for victory. It usually comes after significant preparation, determination, and consecration. Jonathan clearly states that he will not fight unless he perceived, "that the Lord has given them into our hands." What is the cost of winning a soul to Christ compared to an occasional act of ridicule? We have lost the passion and power of a raw, untamed, and primal faith.". One man who understood the principle of numbering his days was Jonathan, the son of King Saul. Instead of divine blessing, Samuel, who arrived just after Saul finished the offering, rebuked Saul saying, "You have not kept the command of the LORD . And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed. And both of them discovered themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, Behold, the Hebrews come forth out of the holes where they had hid themselves. Sermon 1 Samuel 3:1-10 When God Speaks. God forbid: Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their own place. (1-3) Jonathan’s proposal. 15:33). And that first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armourbearer made, was about twenty men, within as it were an half acre of land. And Ahiah, the son of Ahitub, Ichabod's brother, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eli, the LORD'S priest in Shiloh, wearing an ephod. They make life easier. Customer Service Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT Monday - Friday Phone: (800) 458-2772. If they say thus unto us, Tarry until we come to you; then we will stand still in our place, and will not go up unto them. Ezekiel speaks of a time of national apostasy when "God sought for a Man." The Bible says, "One day Jonathan said let us go look for the LORD" (1 Sam 14:1-4). And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan and his armourbearer, and said, Come up to us, and we will shew you a thing. Leeroy Ganduri October 14, 2017 at 5:11 am | Reply. Is Given By God—Daniel said to Nebuchadnezzar "You, O king, are a king of kings. "It begins in the neighborhood of Betin (Beth-el) and El-Bireh (Beetroth), and as it breaks through the ridge below these places, its sides form precipitous walls. We'd love to hear from you. Labels help us make quick decisions about certain things, and that … (McManus, p. 6). Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God. There came a day in his life when Jonathan decided life was too precious to waste. One of King Saul's great duties was to protect the land of Israel. Those can never think themselves safe that see themselves cast out of God’s protection. And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay. In every battle, Douglas carried the heart of his king close to his own heart. May we never waste a single day. And the people flew upon the spoil, and took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and slew. Then said he unto all Israel, Be ye on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. If it says gluten-free, then it is safe for some people. 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