Fusion: week of 1/7

FAMILY THEME: THE IMPORTANCE OF OBEDIENCE

1 Samuel 13:1-23

Saul impatiently offered a burnt offering to God, breaking the

command of the Lord.

1.  Both Obedience and Disobedience Have a Ripple Effect

     in Our Lives

     (1 Samuel 13:1-7 , 13-14)

     Saul's disobedience would have lasting effects on

     future generations.

 
2.  Impatience Can Undermine Obedience

     (1 Samuel 13:8-12)

     Saul's impatience and desire to do things his way

     led to disobedience and all its consequences.

 
3.  Disobedience Leads to Oppression

     (1 Samuel 13:15-23)

     Because of Saul's disobedience, the Israelites 

     experienced oppression at the hands of the

     Philistines.