1 Samuel 10
F.B. Meyer · Citado em PreceptAustin
1 Samuel 10
Meyer - All these things, if carefully observed, yield their testimony & assurance that God is in all events permitting, directing, controlling, & causing all things to work out His perfect plan. William Blaikie - The intertwining of events is like “a web of many threads, woven w/ marvelous skill; a network composed of all kinds of materials, great & small, but so arranged that the very smallest of them is as essential as the largest to the completeness of the fabric.” Related Resource: In depth discussion of God's Providence QUOTATIONS RELATED TO GOD'S PROVIDENCE God has his hours and his delays. J. A. Bengel There are no accidents in the life of a Christian. Rowland Bingham Every blade of grass in the field is measured; the green cups and the coloured crowns of every flower are curiously counted; the stars of the firmament wheel in cunningly calculated orbits; even storms have their laws. William Blaikie All the world’s thrones are occupied by rulers under God’s authority. John Blanchard God’s providence will fulfil all his promises. John Blanchard The same God who controls the sun cares for the sparrow. John Blanchard I have lived, seen God’s hand through a lifetime, and all was for best. Robert Browning We cannot be robbed of God’s providence. Jane Welsh Carlyle There is nothing of which it is more difficult to convince men than that the providence of God governs this world. John Calvin We declare that by God’s providence, not only heaven and earth and inanimate creatures, but also the counsels and wills of men, are governed so as to move precisely to that end destined by him. John Calvin That God normally operates the universe consistently makes science possible; that he does not always do so ought to keep science humble. D. A. Carson The mystery of providence defies our attempt to tame it by reason. I do not mean it is illogical; I mean that we do not know enough about it to be able to unpack it. D. A. Carson Providence is crowned by the end of it. Stephen Charnock Happy the man who sees a God employed in all the good and ill that chequers life. William Cowper What God intends, he decrees; what God permits, he has foreseen. Arthur C. Custance The longer I live, the more faith I have in providence, and the less faith in my interpretation of providence. Jeremiah Day While providence supports, Let saints securely dwell; That hand which bears all nature up Shall guide his children well. Philip Doddridge He that will watch providences will never want providences to watch. John Flavel Providence has ordered that condition for you which is best for your eternal good. If you had more of the world than you have, your heads and hearts might not be able to manage it to your advantage. John Flavel Sometimes providences, like Hebrew letters, must be read backwards. John Flavel God’s providence is like the Hebrew Bible; we must begin at the end and read backward in order to understand it. A. J. Gordon Providence is much more about God’s glory than about our happiness. Geoffrey Grogan Either directly or indirectly, every providence has a tendency to the spiritual good of those who love God. Matthew Henry God’s providence leaves room for the use of our prudence. Matthew Henry God’s providences often seem to contradict his purposes, even when they are serving them. Matthew Henry What is corrupt, though of God’s permitting, is not of his planting. Matthew Henry Everything that happens to me can help me along in my Christian life. E. Stanley Jones God is in the facts of history as truly as he is in the march of the seasons, the revolutions of the planets, or the architecture of the worlds. John Lanahan Nothing is or can be accidental with God. Henry W. Longfellow Our Lord God doeth work like a printer, who setteth the letters backwards; we see and feel well his setting, but we shall see the print yonder—in the life to come. Martin Luther Our spirits are most satisfied when we discern God’s aim in everything. Thomas Manton God not only orders our steps; he orders our stops. George Muller If our circumstances find us in God, we shall find God in our circumstances. George Muller If you think you see the ark of God falling you can be sure it is due to a swimming in your head. John Newton All real evil is averted from the people of God, or is so controlled as in the end to do them good. William S. Plumer God is at no loss for means, instruments or agents. Heaven and earth, sea and land, mind and matter are full of them. William S. Plumer God rules and overrules. William S. Plumer God’s government will never fail in any part of the world, in any event of life, or in any tumult of the nations. William S. Plumer We need never fear that God will be dethroned, or over-reached or defeated. William S. Plumer Nothing was too little for God to create. Nothing is too little for God to preserve. J. C. Ryle There’s a Divinity that shapes our ends, rough-hew them how we will. William Shakespeare Providence is the perpetuity and continuance of creation. Richard Sibbes The keys of providence swing at the girdle of Christ. C. H. Spurgeon God’s providence is all exercised through Christ. Augustus H. Strong In the working of God’s providence the unseen is prop enough for the seen. Augustus H. Strong God’s providence and purposes lie behind everything that occurs, but still God himself is not the author of any sinful action. Geoff Thomas God has plans for this world, not problems. There is never a panic in heaven. W. Ian Thomas I do not know why God does some things, but I am convinced that nothing is accidental in his universe. A. W. Tozer Not a drop of rain falls in vain. John Trapp God is always previous. Friedrich von Hugel A firm faith in the universal providence of God is the solution of all earthly problems. It is almost equally true that a clear and full apprehension of the universal providence of God is the solution of most theological problems. Benjamin B. Warfield God is to be trusted when his providences seem to run contrary to his promises. Thomas Watson God would never permit evil if he could not bring good out of evil. Thomas Watson It is a sin as much to quarrel with God’s providence as to deny his providence. Providence is a Christian’s diary but not his Bible … We must not think the better of what is sinful because it is successful. Thomas Watson If a Christian has to change his plans, it is always because God has something better in store. Phil Webb We turn to God when our foundations are shaking, only to learn that it is God who is shaking them. Charles C. West God is not defeated by human failure. William J. C. White Source: Complete Gathered Gold - John Blanchard - excellent resource! From the Valley of Vision (Puritan Prayers) here are a few excerpts that make a reference to Divine Providence… All-wise God, Thy never-failing providence orders every event, sweetens every fear, reveals evil’s presence lurking in seeming good, brings real good out of seeming evil, makes unsatisfactory what I set my heart upon, to show me what a short-sighted creature I am, and to teach me to live by faith upon thy blessed self. Grant me the favor of being led by Thee, under the directions of Thy providence and Thy Word. I believe in Thee as the God of nature, the Ordainer of providence, the Sender of Jesus my Saviour. 1 Samuel 10:3 "Then you will go on further from there, and you will come as far as the oak of Tabor, and there three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a jug of wine; Tabor: Jos 19:12,22 Jdg 4:6,12 8:18 Ps 89:12 Bethel: Ge 28:19,22 35:1,3,6,7 three kids: Lev 1:10 3:6,12 7:13 23:13 Nu 15:5-12 1 Samuel 10 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries SAMUEL'S ADDITIONAL PROPHECIES TO SAUL Then - Marks progression in the narrative. What follows are events that serve as confirmation to Saul of his divine call and commission as Israel's first king. You will go on further from there, and you will come as far as the oak of Tabor, and there three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a jug of wine - Note the specific details which will enable Saul to definitely identify these men. This is not Mount Tabor (map), but another Tabor much further south near Bethel (map). Note the "wills" identifying more prophecies that would soon prove true.
1 Samuel 10
Meyer - 1 Samuel 10:7 Thou shalt do as occasion serve thee. This is an example of how God demands of us the use of our sanctified common-sense. Samuel sketches to Saul the course of events during the next few days; showing how clearly our lives lie naked and open to the eyes of God, and how easily He can reveal them when necessary. But whilst the various incidents are told, the prophet does not feel it incumbent to tell this goodly young man how he should behave in any given instance. “When these signs are come upon thee, thou shalt do as occasion serve thee.” We are reminded of a parallel in the life of Peter. The angel of God unbarred the prison-doors, and led him forth, because nothing short of Divine power would avail. He led the dazed Apostle through one street, because he was too bewildered to realize what had happened. But, as soon as the night-air had brought him to his senses, the angel left him “to consider the matter”— to use his own judgment. The result of which was, that he went to the house of Mary. One of the divinest of our faculties is the judgment, before which the reasons for and against a certain course of action must be adduced, but with which the ultimate decision lies. It is a tendency with some to depreciate the use of this wonderful power, by looking for signs and visions to point their path. This is a profound mistake. God will give these when there are complications in which the exercise of judgment might be at fault; but not where it is sufficient. Where no sign is given, carefully divest yourself of selfish considerations, weigh the pros and cons, ask for guidance, dare to act; and having acted in faith, never look back or 1 Samuel 10:8 "And you shall go down before me to Gilgal; and behold, I will come down to you to offer burnt offerings and sacrifice peace offerings. You shall wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you should do." BGT 1 Samuel 10:8 καὶ καταβήσῃ ἔμπροσθεν τῆς Γαλγαλα καὶ ἰδοὺ καταβαίνω πρὸς σὲ ἀνενεγκεῖν ὁλοκαύτωσιν καὶ θυσίας εἰρηνικάς ἑπτὰ ἡμέρας διαλείψεις ἕως τοῦ ἐλθεῖν με πρὸς σέ καὶ γνωρίσω σοι ἃ ποιήσεις KJV 1 Samuel 10:8 And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I will come down unto thee, to offer burnt offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace offerings: seven days shalt thou tarry, till I come to thee, and shew thee what thou shalt do. NET 1 Samuel 10:8 You will go down to Gilgal before me. I am going to join you there to offer burnt offerings and to make peace offerings. You should wait for seven days, until I arrive and tell you what to do." CSB 1 Samuel 10:8 Afterward, go ahead of me to Gilgal. I will come to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice fellowship offerings. Wait seven days until I come to you and show you what to do." ESV 1 Samuel 10:8 Then go down before me to Gilgal. And behold, I am coming down to you to offer burnt offerings and to sacrifice peace offerings. Seven days you shall wait, until I come to you and show you what you shall do." NIV 1 Samuel 10:8 "Go down ahead of me to Gilgal. I will surely come down to you to sacrifice burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, but you must wait seven days until I come to you and tell you what you are to do." NLT 1 Samuel 10:8 Then go down to Gilgal ahead of me. I will join you there to sacrifice burnt offerings and peace offerings. You must wait for seven days until I arrive and give you further instructions." NRS 1 Samuel 10:8 And you shall go down to Gilgal ahead of me; then I will come down to you to present burnt offerings and offer sacrifices of well-being. Seven days you shall wait, until I come to you and show you what you shall do." YLT 1 Samuel 10:8 'And thou hast gone down before me to Gilgal, and lo, I am going down unto thee, to cause to ascend burnt-offerings, to sacrifice sacrifices of peace-offerings; seven days thou dost wait till my coming in unto thee, and I have made known to thee that which thou dost do.' to Gilgal: 1Sa 11:14,15 1Sa 13:4,8-15 15:33 1 Samuel 10 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries SAMUEL GIVES SAUL INSTRUCTIONS TO WAIT And you shall go down before me to Gilgal; and behold, I will come down to you to offer burnt offerings and sacrifice peace offerings. You shall wait seven days until I come to you and show you what you should do - Samuel told (prophecy) Saul that they must meet again in Gilgal, that is, at some future date when King Saul would have the army ready for battle. This event took place some years later (in 1 Samuel 13). Samuel is teaching Saul that the prophetic word (just validated by the 4 signs) takes precedence over the will of the king. Here the king is to wait for the prophet. He passes the test here, but later miserably fails the test (Read 1Sa 13:4,8-15+). Why seven days? That "complete number" would certainly test his patience or impatience. Robert Bergen explains that "In Israel’s monarchy royal authority was derived and secondary; the king was always to be under the Lord’s authority. Since the Lord’s true prophets were conduits through which the divine word came to kings, these prophets were in a functionally superior position to royalty. Royal power would have divinely set limits, and the Lord’s prophets would define those limits. Samuel’s words to Saul were thus the opening volley in an enduring struggle between human political will and divinely inspired religious conscience. (Borrow 1 & 2 Samuel - New American Commentary) Brian Bell - Saul received a mission, a responsibility. 1. You & I have been commissioned by the Lord to go into all the world & make disciples. And yes that might cost us something! a) Years ago, a farmer in Asia stood outside his hut and looked down the hill toward the sea. There in the distance he saw a wave that seemed to be larger than usual, headed his way. As he watched, the wave grew and grew in height. Looking around, he saw his neighbors and the rest of the villagers farming in the fields below, unable to see the wave headed their way. In just a few minutes, the wave would overtake them and they would all be lost. Thinking quickly, he grabbed a torch and set his hut on fire, with all of the rice he had already gathered for the coming winter. After lighting the fire, he began to ring the village bell and his neighbors, looking up and seeing the fire, immediately left their fields and ran up the hill to help. Only after reaching the top, did they turn and see the wave begin to crash on the fields they had just left. Their neighbor had sacrificed all he had to save their lives! b) God has called you and me to have new priorities in our lives as well. c) Is making disciples costing you anything? (a son or daughter? Finances? your pride?) 1 Samuel 10:9 Then it happened when he turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed his heart; and all those signs came about on that day. BGT 1 Samuel 10:9 καὶ ἐγενήθη ὥστε ἐπιστραφῆναι τῷ ὤμῳ αὐτοῦ ἀπελθεῖν ἀπὸ Σαμουηλ μετέστρεψεν αὐτῷ ὁ θεὸς καρδίαν ἄλλην καὶ ἦλθεν πάντα τὰ σημεῖα ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ KJV 1 Samuel 10:9 And it was so, that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day. NET 1 Samuel 10:9 As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his inmost person. All these signs happened on that very day. CSB 1 Samuel 10:9 When Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all the signs came about that day. ESV 1 Samuel 10:9 When he turned his back to leave Samuel, God gave him another heart. And all these signs came to pass that day. NIV 1 Samuel 10:9 As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul's heart, and all these signs were fulfilled that day. NLT 1 Samuel 10:9 As Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a new heart, and all Samuel's signs were fulfilled that day. NRS 1 Samuel 10:9 As he turned away to leave Samuel, God gave him another heart; and all these signs were fulfilled that day. another heart: 1Sa 10:6 and all those signs: 1Sa 10:2-5 Jdg 6:21,36-40 7:11 Isa 38:7,8 Mk 14:16 1 Samuel 10 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries SAUL A "CHANGED MAN" BY THE SPIRIT'S COMING ON HIM Then it happened when he turned his back to leave Samuel, God changed (lit - overturned) his heart - Lit. "God changed him for another heart," In context this relates to the Spirit coming upon Saul to equip him for God's work (much like with Gideon in Jdg 6:34, Jepthah in Jdg 11:29).. and all those signs came about on that day - NLT - "all Samuel's signs were fulfilled that day." The signs are those described in the preceding section (1Sa 10:2-6). Cyril