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But be sure to fear the LORD and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you. But if you continue to sin, you and your king will be swept away.”

Nov 2

“Don’t be afraid,” Samuel reassured them. “You have certainly done wrong, but make sure now that you worship the LORD with all your heart, and don’t turn your back on him. Don’t go back to worshiping worthless idols that cannot help or rescue you—they are totally useless! The LORD will not abandon his people, because that would dishonor his great name. For it has pleased the LORD to make you his very own people.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 12:13-15 NLT

All right, here is the king you have chosen. You asked for him, and the LORD has granted your request. “Now if you fear and worship the LORD and listen to his voice, and if you do not rebel against the LORD’s commands, then both you and your king will show that you recognize the LORD as your God. But if you rebel against the LORD’s commands and refuse to listen to him, then his hand will be as heavy upon you as it was upon your ancestors.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 12:7 NLT

Now stand here quietly before the LORD as I remind you of all the great things the LORD has done for you and your ancestors.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 12:6 NLT

“It was the LORD who appointed Moses and Aaron,” Samuel continued. “He brought your ancestors out of the land of Egypt.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 11:15 NLT

So they all went to Gilgal, and in a solemn ceremony before the LORD they made Saul king. Then they offered peace offerings to the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites were filled with joy.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 11:7 NLT

He took two oxen and cut them into pieces and sent the messengers to carry them throughout Israel with this message: “This is what will happen to the oxen of anyone who refuses to follow Saul and Samuel into battle!” And the LORD made the people afraid of Saul’s anger, and all of them came out together as one.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 11:6 NLT

Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he became very angry.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 10:24-27 NLT

Then Samuel said to all the people, “This is the man the LORD has chosen as your king. No one in all Israel is like him!” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” Then Samuel told the people what the rights and duties of a king were. He wrote them down on a scroll and placed it before the LORD. Then Samuel sent the people home again. When Saul returned to his home at Gibeah, a group of men whose hearts God had touched went with him. But there were some scoundrels who complained, “How can this man save us?” And they scorned him and refused to bring him gifts. But Saul ignored them. [Nahash, king of the Ammonites, had been grievously oppressing the people of Gad and Reuben who lived east of the Jordan River. He gouged out the right eye of each of the Israelites living there, and he didn’t allow anyone to come and rescue them. In fact, of all the Israelites east of the Jordan, there wasn’t a single one whose right eye Nahash had not gouged out. But there were 7,000 men who had escaped from the Ammonites, and they had settled in Jabesh-gilead.]

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 10:21 NLT

Then he brought each family of the tribe of Benjamin before the LORD, and the family of the Matrites was chosen. And finally Saul son of Kish was chosen from among them. But when they looked for him, he had disappeared!

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 10:11 NLT

When those who knew Saul heard about it, they exclaimed, “What? Is even Saul a prophet? How did the son of Kish become a prophet?”

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 10:10 NLT

When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, they saw a group of prophets coming toward them. Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he, too, began to prophesy.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 10:9 NLT

As Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a new heart, and all Samuel’s signs were fulfilled that day.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 10:7 NLT

After these signs take place, do what must be done, for God is with you.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 10:6 NLT

At that time the Spirit of the LORD will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them. You will be changed into a different person.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 10:1 NLT

Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul’s head. He kissed Saul and said, “I am doing this because the LORD has appointed you to be the ruler over Israel, his special possession.

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 9:27 NLT

When they reached the edge of town, Samuel told Saul to send his servant on ahead. After the servant was gone, Samuel said, “Stay here, for I have received a special message for you from God.”

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 9:20-21 NLT

And don’t worry about those donkeys that were lost three days ago, for they have been found. And I am here to tell you that you and your family are the focus of all Israel’s hopes.” Saul replied, “But I’m only from the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest tribe in Israel, and my family is the least important of all the families of that tribe! Why are you talking like this to me?”

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 9:14-17 NLT

So they entered the town, and as they passed through the gates, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the place of worship. Now the LORD had told Samuel the previous day, “About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him to be the leader of my people, Israel. He will rescue them from the Philistines, for I have looked down on my people in mercy and have heard their cry.” When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said, “That’s the man I told you about! He will rule my people.”

Nov 2

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highlighted 1 Samuel 9:1-2 NLT

There was a wealthy, influential man named Kish from the tribe of Benjamin. He was the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, of the tribe of Benjamin. His son Saul was the most handsome man in Israel—head and shoulders taller than anyone else in the land.

Nov 2

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