1. Saul: Israel’s first King Copyright © Simon G. Harris 2011 Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

2. You can have EVERYTHING and still not FIND what you are LOOKING for. We are searching for something.....

3. 1 Samuel 9:1-2 There was a Benjamite, a man of standing, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. 2 He had a son named Saul,... Saul - good heritage

4. 1 Samuel 9:1-2 2 He had a son named Saul, an impressive young man without equal among the Israelites--a head taller than any of the others. Saul - good heritage - greatly handsome

5. 1 Samuel 11:15 So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the Lord. Saul - good heritage - greatly handsome - grand honour

6. 1 Samuel 10:22 So they inquired further of the Lord, "Has the man come here yet?" And the Lord said, "Yes, he has hidden himself among the baggage." Saul Saul is hiding! He hides for the reasons we hide: - not sure he’s good enough - afraid of being found out - feeling guilty or ashamed - afraid of failing - can’t believe he’s chosen - not sure he’s good enough - afraid of being found out - feeling guilty or ashamed - afraid of failing - can’t believe he’s chosen

7. 1 Samuel 16:21 Surely I have acted like a fool and have erred greatly." Saul Saul is hiding! He hides for the reasons we hide: - not sure he’s good enough - afraid of being found out - feeling guilty or ashamed - afraid of failing - can’t believe he’s chosen - not sure he’s good enough - afraid of being found out - feeling guilty or ashamed - afraid of failing - can’t believe he’s chosen

8. 1 Samuel 13:14 But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him leader of his people, because you have not kept the Lord's command." A new way to live We all need God to fill that space Living like Saul needs to give way to living like David

9. Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. A new way to live We all need God to fill that space Living like Saul needs to give way to living like David

10. Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. A new way to live I can have nothing but have EVERYTHING

11. Matthew 13:44-46 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. A new way to live I can have nothing but have EVERYTHING Have you found what you are looking for?

12. Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost." Jesus has come for all those who are hiding away

13. Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.