1 Samuel, 16
14. But the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.
14. But the spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.
1 Samuel 16 narrates God's story rejecting Saul as king of Israel and sending Samuel to anoint young David as his successor. The chapter deals with topics such as God's choice, obedience, the importance of character and leadership. Following are five verses related to these themes, in order of proximity to the chapter:
1 Chronicles 28:4: "But the Lord God of Israel chose me from the whole house of my Father, that he may be perpetually king over Israel; for Judah chose by leader, and my father's house in the house of Judah; Among my father's children was pleased with me to make me king over all Israel. " This verse talks about David's divine choice to be king, which is a central theme in 1 Samuel 16.
1 Samuel 15:22: "But Samuel said, The Lord has so much pleasure in burnt offering and sacrifices, as well as to obey the word of the Lord? The fat of sheep. " This verse speaks of the importance of obedience to the Word of God, which is an important theme in 1 Samuel 16, since Samuel obeys God by anointing David as king.
1 Peter 5:2: "Feed the flock of God, which is among you, not by force, but voluntarily; not by greed, but ready -made." This verse speaks of the importance of leadership and the responsibility of taking care of God's people, as David was chosen to lead and pastor the people of Israel as his king.
1 Timothy 3:2: "It should be, therefore, that the bishop be blameless, husband of a woman, vigilant, sober, honest, hospitable, able to teach." This verse speaks of the importance of the leader's character and integrity, as God chose David because of his straight heart.
Psalm 78:70-72: "He chose his servant, and took him out of the sheep's routs; he brought him behind those who were creating, to feed his people, and his inheritance. He had, according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them for the expertise of his hands. " This verse talks about God's choice of David as king and how he was a just and compassionate leader for the people of Israel.
“Como Jesus, preparemo-nos a duas ascensões: uma ao Calvário e outra ao Céu. A ascensão ao Calvário, se não for alegre, deve ao menos ser resignada!” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
