Responding to National Crisis

I. A Crisis of Faith (vv. 1-3)
A. The Hatred of the World/Ammonites
B. The Compromise of Jabesh-Gilead
II. Salvation from an Unexpected Source (vv. 4-12)
A. Saul's Good Beginning

1. A Humble Man (v. 5)
2. Zealous for His People (vv. 6-7)
3. Prudent and Courageous (vv. 8-11)
4. Modest and Merciful in Victory (v. 12)
   B. The Spirit Makes All the Difference (v. 6)
   III. Renew the Kingdom! (vv. 12-15)
   A. The Lord the Savior of His People
   B. Israel Gathered in Gilgal to Renew the Kingdom
   C. Response to Crisis: Faith, Spirit, Christ the King