Confessing Historic Reformation Christianity: Salvation by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone, Founded on Scripture Alone, for the Glory of God Alone.

The Siege of Jabesh-Gilead

Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Theme: The Lord accomplished the salvation of His people by empowering His chosen deliverer to rescue them from their humiliator

Structure/points: 1 Samuel 11 shows us the first major action of Saul’s kingship and how he united and defended the people of the Lord.  But to understand what happened here, we must understand that the true Savior of Israel was the Lord of Hosts.  Salvation belongs to the Lord, and He brings that salvation to His people.  We see this illustrated through our three points…

  1. The need for salvation
  2. The bringer of salvation
  3. The celebration of salvation