Sermon Outline

1 Samuel 15:1-35

“Jesus is the Better King”

Introduction

Context

Sermon in a sentence: Jesus’ obedience to God saves you from being rejected by God.

1.     Your Partial Obedience is Still Disobedience [1 Samuel 15:1-9]

     a.       God’s Command for Saul to Obey [1 Samuel 15:1-3]

     b.       Saul’s Disobedience to God’s Command [1 Samuel 15:4-9]

2.     Your Fear Makes Excuses for Failure [1 Samuel 15:10-21]

     a.       God’s Word and Saul’s Welcome [1 Samuel 15:10-13]

     b.       Saul’s Excuse [1 Samuel 15:14-15]

     c.       Samuel’s Rebuke [1 Samuel 15:16-19]

     d.        Saul’s Excuse Reprised [1 Samuel 15:20-21]

3.     Your Presumption Will be Met by God’s Provision [1 Samuel 15:22-35]

      a.       Exposing Sin & Explaining God’s Satisfaction [1 Samuel 15:22-25]

      b.       Rejecting Saul & Pursuing a Better King [1 Samuel 15:26-31]

      c.       Completing God’s Command [1 Samuel 15:32-33]

      d.        Samuel’s Departure & Disappointment in Saul [1 Samuel 15:34-35]

Conclusion