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EXEGESIS of THE KINGSHIP

of SUL and DAVID 1Sam. 10:1,16:13

In 1 Sam 10:1 and 1 Sam 16:13, God uses 2 different vessels to anoint Saul and David. In the Old Testament, the vessel wasn’t random - it carried meaning about the nature of the kingship God was establishing.

1. Saul: Anointed with oil from a flask

Text 1 Sam 10:1 - “Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head”_

Significance of the flask

- A flask in Hebrew is pach. It was a small, common earthenware or clay vessel. Cheap, fragile, ordinary.

- It held a limited amount of oil. Once poured, it was empty.

- It had no ceremonial status. Priests didn’t use flasks for sacred anointing. The tabernacle oil was kept in horns and horns-like vessels.

Implication for Saul’s kingship

1. Human initiative, not covenant: Saul’s kingship came because Israel demanded a king “like the nations” 1 Sam 8:5. God gave them what they asked, but it wasn’t the covenantal line He intended. The flask reflects that this was a concession, not the eternal promise.

2. Temporary and fragile: Like the clay flask, Saul’s dynasty was unstable and short-lived. He reigned 40 years but his line was rejected. 1 Sam 13:14 says “the Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart”.

3. External anointing only: The oil on Saul’s head represented outward selection for office. But 1 Sam 16:14 says the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul. The flask didn’t secure the Spirit permanently.

4. Common, not priestly Saul was from Benjamin, not Judah. He was a warrior-leader, not a king after God’s covenant with David. The ordinary flask fits that ordinary calling.

2. David: Anointed With Oil From a Horn*

Text: 1 Sam 16:13 - “Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him”

Significance of the horn

- A horn in Hebrew is qeren Horns were used for sacred purposes: the altar had horns Ex 27:2, the anointing oil for priests was kept in horns Ex 30:23-25.

- A horn is strong, curved, and came from a living animal. It symbolized strength, power, and honor. Ps 92:10

“You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox”.

- The horn was often associated with salvation and the Messiah. Luke 1:69 “a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David”

Implication for David’s kingship:

1. Covenant and eternal line: David’s anointing from the horn pointed to the Davidic covenant 2 Sam 7:12-16. God promised an everlasting throne. The horn signals that this kingship was sacred, not just political.

2. Durability and strength: The horn was strong and not easily broken like a clay flask. David’s line continued, and ultimately produced Christ, the Son of David.

3. Spirit-empowered kingship:

1 Sam 16:13 says “the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward” The horn anointing was tied to a permanent endowment of the Spirit for God’s purpose.

4. Messianic foreshadow: Horns speak of the Messiah. The oil from the horn points forward to Christ, the Anointed One, who is both King and Priest

In 1 Sam 10:1 and 1 Sam 16:13, God uses 2 different vessels to anoint Saul and David. In the Old Testament, the vessel wasn’t random - it carried meaning about the nature of the kingship God was establishing.

1. Saul: Anointed with oil from a flask

Text 1 Sam 10:1 - “Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head”_

Significance of the flask

- A flask in Hebrew is pach. It was a small, common earthenware or clay vessel. Cheap, fragile, ordinary.

- It held a limited amount of oil. Once poured, it was empty.

- It had no ceremonial status. Priests didn’t use flasks for sacred anointing. The tabernacle oil was kept in horns and horns-like vessels.

Implication for Saul’s kingship

1. Human initiative, not covenant: Saul’s kingship came because Israel demanded a king “like the nations” 1 Sam 8:5. God gave them what they asked, but it wasn’t the covenantal line He intended. The flask reflects that this was a concession, not the eternal promise.

2. Temporary and fragile: Like the clay flask, Saul’s dynasty was unstable and short-lived. He reigned 40 years but his line was rejected. 1 Sam 13:14 says “the Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart”.

3. External anointing only: The oil on Saul’s head represented outward selection for office. But 1 Sam 16:14 says the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul. The flask didn’t secure the Spirit permanently.

4. Common, not priestly Saul was from Benjamin, not Judah. He was a warrior-leader, not a king after God’s covenant with David. The ordinary flask fits that ordinary calling.

2. David: Anointed With Oil From a Horn*

Text: 1 Sam 16:13 - “Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him”

Significance of the horn

- A horn in Hebrew is qeren Horns were used for sacred purposes: the altar had horns Ex 27:2, the anointing oil for priests was kept in horns Ex 30:23-25.

- A horn is strong, curved, and came from a living animal. It symbolized strength, power, and honor. Ps 92:10

“You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox”.

- The horn was often associated with salvation and the Messiah. Luke 1:69 “a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David”

Implication for David’s kingship:

1. Covenant and eternal line: David’s anointing from the horn pointed to the Davidic covenant 2 Sam 7:12-16. God promised an everlasting throne. The horn signals that this kingship was sacred, not just political.

2. Durability and strength: The horn was strong and not easily broken like a clay flask. David’s line continued, and ultimately produced Christ, the Son of David.

3. Spirit-empowered kingship:

1 Sam 16:13 says “the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward” The horn anointing was tied to a permanent endowment of the Spirit for God’s purpose.

4. Messianic foreshadow: Horns speak of the Messiah. The oil from the horn points forward to Christ, the Anointed One, who is both King and Priest

ORDINATION OF DAVID

1Sam 16:6-11

Why David was not presented to Samuel in the first instance

In ancient Jewish culture

a woman's status was often tied to her relationship with her husband and her position within the family.

The fact that Jesse didn't present David to Samuel initially (1 Samuel 16:6-11) could suggest that David's mother, Nitzevet, may not have had the same level of social standing or recognition as Jesse's other wives or concubines.

The possibility that Nitzevet was a concubine or a lesser wife is an intriguing one. This could have implications for David's own social status and his eventual rise to kingship.

It's worth noting, however, that the biblical text doesn't explicitly state that Nitzevet was a concubine. Nevertheless, a school of theologian's observation highlights the complexities of ancient Jewish social dynamics and the potential nuances of David's family background.

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THE PRICE TAG OF DISCIPLESHIP

The “price tag” of discipleship is the cost Jesus puts on every follower — not a cash fee, but a set of life‑changing commitments.

What the Bible says

Luke 14:27‑33– Jesus tells the crowd to _count the cost_ before following: building a tower, going to war, and leaving everything behind. He makes it clear that discipleship demands total surrender* and a willingness to bear one’s own cross

Mark 10:29‑30 – He warns that leaving house, family, lands, or possessions for His sake brings persecution now and eternal reward later

Classic teachings on the cost

Dietrich Bonhoeffer* listed *seven costs* of discipleship:

1. Costly grace grace isn’t free; it requires repentance and obedience.

2. The call leaving old life behind.

3. Obedience_ – keeping Christ’s commands.

4. Community_ – discipleship isn’t solo.

5. Suffering_ – persecution for the faith.

6. Death_ – dying to self daily.

7. Joy_ – true fulfillment despite sacrifice ¹ ³.

Modern illustrations

Tony Evans* compares discipleship to a shopping price tag: you must pull out money (time, resources, relationships) because the reward is worth the cost. He stresses that many want blessing without paying the price

Pete Beck III* notes that Jesus warned the rich young ruler—giving up wealth was the price tag that would determine his willingness to follow ².

Bottom line

Discipleship’s price tag includes:

- *Unconditional surrender* – putting Jesus above family, possessions, ambitions.

Daily cross‑bearing embracing suffering, persecution, and loss.

- Commitment to community – sharing life with fellow believers.

- Obedience – living out His commands in every sphere.

The cost is steep, but the payoff—eternal life, joy, and fruitfulness—is described as “worth it all”

10 DAY DEVOTIONAL

Deliverance of the Mind — A 10-Day Devotional

By Ayo Isijo

Dedication

To every believer seeking freedom, peace, and transformation in their mind. May these reflections guide you into the fullness of Christ’s victory.

Table of Contents

Day 1 – Renewed by the Word

Day 2 – Casting Down Strongholds

Day 3 – Guard Your Heart

Day 4 – The Peace of God

Day 5 – Set Your Mind on Things Above

Day 6 – Freedom in Christ

Day 7 – Overcoming Fear

Day 8 – Think on These Things

Day 9 – The Mind of Christ

Day 10 – Victory in the Mind

About the Aut

Day 1 – Renewed by the Word

"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." — Romans 12:2

The mind is the battlefield of transformation. God’s Word cleanses, renews, and reshapes our thinking. Begin today by surrendering your thoughts to Him.

Prayer: Lord, renew my mind daily through Your Word.

Day 2 – Casting Down Strongholds

"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds." — 2 Corinthians 10:4

Every negative thought pattern can be broken by God’s power. Do not allow lies to take root where truth should reign.

Prayer: Father, I tear down every stronghold in my mind by Your Spirit.

Day 3 – Guard Your Heart

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." — Proverbs 4:23

Your heart and mind are gateways to your destiny. What you allow in will shape what flows out.

Prayer: Lord, help me to protect my heart and keep my mind pure.

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Day 4 – The Peace of God

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:7

God’s peace is not dependent on circumstances. It is a supernatural guard over your thoughts.

Prayer: Prince of Peace, keep my mind in perfect peace as I trust You.

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Day 5 – Set Your Mind on Things Above

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." — Colossians 3:2

Heavenly thinking leads to victorious living. Train your mind to focus on eternal truths.

Prayer: Father, help me to fix my thoughts on You and not be distracted by worldly cares.

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Day 6 – Freedom in Christ

"You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." — John 8:32

Bondages of the mind break when truth is embraced. Freedom begins when lies are replaced with God’s promises.

Prayer: Lord, let Your truth set my mind completely free.

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Day 7 – Overcoming Fear

"God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." — 2 Timothy 1:7

Fear is an enemy of sound thinking. Boldness in Christ brings stability and courage.

Prayer: Father, replace fear in my mind with faith in Your promises.

Day 8 – Think on These Things

"Whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable—think about such things." — Philippians 4:8

The direction of your life follows the meditation of your mind. Feed your thoughts with the right content.

Prayer: Lord, discipline my thoughts to dwell on what glorifies You.

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Day 9 – The Mind of Christ

"But we have the mind of Christ." — 1 Corinthians 2:16

As believers, we share in Christ’s perspective. His Spirit aligns our thoughts with God’s will.

Prayer: Jesus, let my mind be conformed to Yours daily.

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Day 10 – Victory in the Mind

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world." — Romans 12:2

Victory begins in the mind. When the mind is delivered, the life follows. Declare your freedom and walk in it.

Prayer: Lord, I declare victory over my mind through Christ Jesus.

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About the Author

Ayo Isijola is a servant of God with a passion for teaching biblical truths on deliverance, healing, and transformation. Through books, ministry, and mentorship, he equips believers to walk in the freedom and power of Christ. He is also the author of Deliverance of the Mind, a full-length guide to renewing the mind through God’s Word.

Message About Jokes

JESTING,THE SCRYPTIC CANKERWORM

One of spirits of Endtime in the Church today is SCRYPTIC demon call JESTING

The Devil, who is the chronic antagonist ot the Church had taken advantage of unending economic, social and spiritual abnormalities of our environment

That infiltrated into psychic to depression and gloomy of heart to deny us our God giving joy and peace in christ

Thereby JESTING and jokes had turned into a huge money making industry. With the purpose relief off man of heart burdens through humorous laughing.

In this short message we want to know the position of the Bible and what or how the believers respond toward this.

*Text*: Ephesians 5:4 — _“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient:

“Church, we all love to laugh. Proverbs 17:22 says a merry heart does good like medicine. God gave us humor. But Paul warns us about a kind of jesting that builds a wall between us and the presence of God.”

When JESTING Becomes Walls

*Illustration — The Siege of the Jester*

“Imagine a city under siege. The enemy surrounds the walls. But inside the city, there’s a man — the court jester. Every time the general calls the soldiers to the wall, the jester cracks a joke. When the watchman shouts ‘They’re at the gate!’, the jester mocks his voice and everyone laughs.

At first, it relieves tension. But days pass. The enemy is still there. The people are starving. Yet every serious moment gets turned into a punchline. The jester isn’t evil — he’s just never serious. And because of him, nobody hears the war cry. Nobody mans the wall. Eventually, the city falls — not because the enemy was too strong, but because jesting kept them from facing reality.”

*Application*:

1. *In our lives*: “Some of us use jesting like that jester. Marriage is breaking — we joke. Kids are drifting — we laugh it off. The Holy Spirit convicts — we change the subject with sarcasm. Jesting becomes a siege wall that keeps truth out.”

2. *In the church*: “Foolish talking and crude jesting will kill an altar call faster than any demon. We can’t laugh our way into revival. There’s a time to weep, a time to war, and a time to worship.”

3. *TheTruth -: “Paul doesn’t say ‘never joke.’ He says replace it with ‘giving of thanks.’ When you’re tempted to use jesting to avoid the hard things, try gratitude instead. It breaks the siege.”

In Conclusions/Lesson s::

Jesting is the wall you’ve built to keep God out? It’s time to let the King in. You can’t joke your way out of a battle — but you can pray your way to breakthrough.”