[Sunday] We Want a King - Rise & Fall
The cry, “We want a king” comes when all seems lost. When enemies are at the gates, when leaders seem corrupt and inept, they cried for a king like all the other nations. But even though they reject God with this cry, He still sees them and never leaves their side.
Questions This Week
Recommended Reading 1 Sameul Chapters 8 thru 11
Describe a time you felt “unseen.” What did you do to try and be seen?
Read 1 Samuel 8. Why does God give his people a king?
Read 1 Samuel 9-10. What do you find most surprising about the story of Saul chosen to be king?
Jesus comes and “sees” people. How does being “seen” and noticed by God who cares about you bring you peace?
Burnout happens when we think it's entirely up to us to fix the world. Elijah flees into the wilderness and discovers how God meets us in our exhaustion, speaking in a still small voice, and freeing us from the pressure of having to do it all.