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The Grand Narrative: “Samuel transition to Saul” (1 Samuel 11, 12)

“Samuel transition to Saul” (1 Samuel 11, 12)

 

Published 1 Nov. 2025

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⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes

  1. 1️⃣ Mistaking early success for divine approval (1 Sam 11:11-15).
  2. 2️⃣ Letting victory breed pride instead of gratitude (1 Sam 11:13-15).
  3. 3️⃣ Ignoring warnings from godly leaders (1 Sam 12:14-15).
  4. 4️⃣ Trusting human strength over God’s hand (1 Sam 12:16-18).
  5. 5️⃣ Forgetting that leadership without obedience leads to loss (1 Sam 12:25).

💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures

  1. 1️⃣ Failure to remain humble after promotion (1 Sam 11:15).
  2. 2️⃣ Failure to heed the prophet’s counsel (1 Sam 12:20-21).
  3. 3️⃣ Failure of spiritual memory—forgetting God’s past deliverance (1 Sam 12:6-8).
  4. 4️⃣ Failure to recognize sin until consequences fell (1 Sam 12:17-18).
  5. 5️⃣ Failure to lead by prayerful dependence on God (1 Sam 12:23).

🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins

  1. 1️⃣ Rejecting God’s kingship for human control (1 Sam 12:12-13).
  2. 2️⃣ Pride that silences gratitude (1 Sam 11:12-13).
  3. 3️⃣ Rebellion masked as reform (1 Sam 12:14-15).
  4. 4️⃣ Turning from worship to idolatry of power (1 Sam 12:21).
  5. 5️⃣ Neglecting repentance after clear warning (1 Sam 12:20).

🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes

  1. 1️⃣ Saul’s first victory united a nation (1 Sam 11:11).
  2. 2️⃣ Samuel’s integrity proved blameless (1 Sam 12:3-5).
  3. 3️⃣ God’s mercy exceeded Israel’s rebellion (1 Sam 12:22).
  4. 4️⃣ Samuel’s prayer life modeled faithfulness (1 Sam 12:23).
  5. 5️⃣ Renewal through repentance restored peace (1 Sam 12:20-21).

🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons

  1. 1️⃣ God’s grace follows failure when hearts repent (1 Sam 12:20).
  2. 2️⃣ True worship begins with honest confession (1 Sam 12:19).
  3. 3️⃣ Faithfulness outlives seasons of leadership (1 Sam 12:23).
  4. 4️⃣ God’s discipline protects His covenant people (1 Sam 12:15).
  5. 5️⃣ Humility keeps success from becoming idolatry (1 Sam 11:13).

🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles

  1. 1️⃣ Lead from integrity—finish with honor (1 Sam 12:3-5).
  2. 2️⃣ Warn with courage—truth over popularity (1 Sam 12:14-15).
  3. 3️⃣ Depend on prayer more than policy (1 Sam 12:23).
  4. 4️⃣ Keep God’s faithfulness central in review (1 Sam 12:6-8).
  5. 5️⃣ Mentor the next generation intentionally (1 Sam 12:23-24).