15 - Behold the Man (1 Samuel 9-10 | John 19:1-15)

God's grace is so profound that, on the third day, he provides a king and savior for the very people who reject him. 

1. The People’s Sinful Demand (1 Samuel 8:4-18; 9:1-6; 10:19)

   1. The Desire for a King (1 Samuel 8:4-18; 10:19; Genesis 49:9-10; Deuteronomy 17:14-20)

   2. It all Started with Some Donkeys (1 Samuel 9:1-6; Genesis 49:11)

2. God’s Gracious Response (9:14-20; 10:1-2, 9-10)

   1. Behold the Man (1 Samuel 9:14-20; 10:1-2)

   2. The Third Day (1 Samuel 10:9-10)

3. God’s Amazing Provision (John 12:13-15; 18:40; 19:5, 15)

   1. Years Later… (John 12:13-15; 18:40; 19:5, 15)

   2. An Unimpressive Meal

Discussion Starters

1. Monday—What does Paul mean that Jesus was raised on the third day “in accordance with the scriptures”? (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) Where does the Old Testament say that the Messiah would be raised on the third day?

2. Tuesday—Was it sinful for Israel to desire a human king? (Genesis 49:9-10; Deuteronomy 17:14-20) What was sinful about their request to Samuel? (1 Samuel 8:5)

3. Wednesday—How is God’s provision of Saul an act of mercy and grace to his people? What does that tell you about God’s character?

4. Thursday—What are some key elements of Saul’s story that are echoed in Jesus’ life on earth? Is that a coincidence? What do you think God wants you to learn from Saul’s story?

5. Friday—How can 1 Samuel 9-10 comfort you when your conscience accuses for all the times you have rejected God’s rule in your life and sought to be like the world? What can you do with confidence when your conscience tells you that you are beyond forgiveness?

The Resurrection of Joseph (Genesis 42:1-25; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4)

As Joseph’s life is restored to him, it is not just he who benefits, but his brothers as well—the very ones who took his life from him in the first place.

The Resurrection of Isaac (Genesis 22:1-14; Hebrews 11:17-19)

Isaac was returned to Abraham on the third day as  picture of resurrection to teach us that the promised Messiah must redeem us by dying and then rising again on the third day.

The Resurrection of Esther (Esther 4:13 - 5:6; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4)

Esther, by resigning herself to death and being rewarded with new life and a kingdom on the third day, established the pattern for the coming Messiah and informs us of what awaits those who lose their lives for Christ’s sake.

A Resurrection Song (John 20:11-18; Exodus 25:17-22)

Jesus meets Mary Magdalene in her darkness and despair and teaches her to live in hope because of the resurrection.

He Became the Life-giving Spirit (1 Corinthians 15:35-49; Genesis 2:4-9)

At the resurrection Christ earned the right to give the life of the New Creation to his people and he does this by giving the Holy Spirit to them.

The New Creation (1 Corinthians 15:35-49; Genesis 2:4-9)

The resurrection is not merely a reversal of death (that is resuscitation); resurrection is the gaining of heavenly (or eternal) life – immortality.

Lord and Servant (1 Corinthians 15:20-34; Matthew 22:23-33)

Between the first and second comings of Christ, the beginning and the end of the harvest, Christ is building the kingdom of God by subduing and conquering his enemies that he might present a suitable dwelling place to the Father on the Last Day.

Christ the Firstfruits (1 Corinthians 15:12-23)

he resurrection of Christ and the future resurrection of believers are not two different events, but two aspects of a single event.

The Last Apostle (1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Acts 1:15-26)

As defining as the resurrection is for the history of salvation, so too is the apostolic office for the revelation of that salvation.

Of First Importance (1 Corinthians 15:1-4; 1:10-17; 2:1-5)

Paul focuses the entirety of his gospel in the events of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ as that which defines and unifies his people.

Jesus the Re-Creator (1 Corinthians 15:42-49; Genesis 2:7)

By coming to earth, perfectly fulfilling the Law of God, and enduring the wrath of God, Jesus Christ earned the right to make his people spiritually alive. The resurrection is proof positive that this is true – that Christ ha