Sermon Outline

1 Samuel 13:1-23

“Saul Failed, but Jesus Prevailed”

Introduction

Context

Sermon in a Sentence: You need a King who keeps God’s commands.

1.     Pride is the Prelude to Disobedience [1 Samuel 13:1-5]

     a. Saul’s Reign [1 Samuel 13:1]

     b. Saul’s “Victory” [1 Samuel 13:2-4]

     c. Saul’s Foes [1 Samuel 13:5]

2.     Disobedience is Rebellion Against God [1 Samuel 13:6-14]

     a. Israel’s Fear [1 Samuel 13:6-7]

     b. Saul’s Disobedience [1 Samuel 13:8-10]

     c. Saul’s Justification [1 Samuel 13:11-12]

     d. Samuel’s Speech [1 Samuel 13:13-14]

3.     Rebellion Against God Brings Weakness [1 Samuel 13:15-23]

     a. An Assessment of the Armies [1 Samuel 13:15-18]

     b. An Assessment of the Arms [1 Samuel 13:19-23]

Conclusion