Sermon Outline

1 Samuel 22:6-23

“When Wicked Kings Rage”

Introduction

Context

Sermon in a sentence: When wicked kings rage, run to Christ the King for safekeeping.

1. Consider the Traits of Tyrants [1 Samuel 22:6-10]

       a. They are the Center of Everything [1 Samuel 22:6, cf. 1 Sam. 22:2]

       b. They are Paranoid [1 Samuel 22:7-8, cf. 1 Sam. 18:11, 19:10, 20:33, 8:12-14,         Mk. 10:45]

       c.They Employ Evil Men [1 Samuel 22:9-10, cf. 1 Sam. 21:7; Num. 20:14-21,               Oba.; 1 Sam. 14:47; Psa. 52:2-4]

2. Remember that Tyranny Turns to Rage [1 Samuel 22:11-19]

       a. Saul’s Accusations [1 Samuel 22:11-13, cf. Deut. 19:15; Prov. 18:17]

       b. Ahimelech’s Defense [1 Samuel 22:14-15]

       c. Saul’s Judgment [1 Samuel 22:16-17, cf. Gen. 2:16; Matt. 10:22, 24:9;                   Jhn. 15:21]

       d. Doeg’s Destruction [1 Samuel 22:18-19, cf. 1 Sam. 2:27-36, 33; Acts 2:22-24,         4:27-28]

3. Seek Christ for Safekeeping [1 Samuel 22:20-23]

       a. Abiathar’s Escape [1 Samuel 22:20-21, cf. 1 Sam. 22:5; Matt. 16:18]

       b. David’s Promise [1 Samuel 22:22-23, cf. Psa. 52:5-8, Jhn. 5:24, 6:47]

Conclusion