A Distressing Spirit
1 Samuel 16:14-23 · October 25, 2023
Explore the contrast between David and Saul in this message on 1 Samuel 16. Reflect on the importance of a faithful heart, the work of the Holy Spirit, and music as God’s gift for worship and everyday life.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
04:08 Samuel anoints David with oil (1 Samuel 16:13)
04:35 The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul (1 Samuel 16:14)
04:49 Samson did not know the Lord had left him (Judges 16:20)
05:14 David prayed after his great sin (Psalm 51:11-12)
05:30 Can the Spirit be taken from us today? (1 John 2:3-4)
12:04 A distressing spirit from the Lord troubled Saul (1 Samuel 16:14-16)
20:25 The servants knew that music could help (1 Samuel 16:17-23)
28:32 Let’s check our hearts — for disobedience and rebellion
30:32 Music is a powerful gift. Let’s not only use it in our worship services but daily in our lives.
32:39 The so-called problem passages of the Bible, like this one, turn out to not be problem passages
37:59 Closing prayer
