Dec 1 Glen Purpose of Priests 1 Sam 9

Priest's are mediators between God and Men: we are priests

Israel was set apart: a Holy Nation: to live differently: One God- no king

But they degenerated " Everyone did what was right in own eyes" got into sin/ slavery . Didn't go to God.

Duet 17: 14-20 selection criteria for a king

Saul was originally humble 1 Sam 9.

1 Sam 10.9 God gave him a new heart, Holy Spirit into Saul: he prophesies. But Pride took over.

1: We are God's appointed 2 Cor 1:20-22

2. We have been given a new heart

3. We must learn lessons of the Kings: live lives pleasing to God

Don't return to Egypt: don't be seduced by men/ women 

1 Tim 6: 9-10