1 Samuel 7-8

 Scripture – 1 Samuel 7-8

Observation – 

• 1 Samuel 7:1-6 - Samuel leads the nation in repentance 
• 1 Samuel 7:1-2 - The ark at Kirjath Jearim.       
• 1 Samuel 7:3-4 - Samuel preaches repentance spiritually and physically
• 1 Samuel 7:5-6 - The nation repents
• 1 Samuel 7:7-17 - Samuel leads the nation to victory
• 1 Samuel 7:7 - The Philistine's threat.
• 1 Samuel 7:8-9 - Samuel's supplication for the nation
• 1 Samuel 7:10-12 - Israel succeeds because of the Lord.
• 1 Samuel 7:13-14 - Samuel's success
• 1 Samuel 7:15-17 - Samuel's service
• 1 Samuel 8:1-9 - The people request a king
• 1 Samuel 8:1-3 - Samuel appoints his sons as judges
• 1 Samuel 8:4-5 - Samuel's sons are rejected and are wanted to be replaced
• 1 Samuel 8:6-8 - Samuel prays, God answers
• 1 Samuel 8:9 - God tells Samuel to warn the people
• 1 Samuel 8:10-22 - Samuel speaks to the people of Israel about their desire for a king.
• 1 Samuel 8:10-18 - Samuel warns the people about the responsibilities of having a king
• 1 Samuel 8:19-22 - Israel demands a king despite God's warning.

Application – Do not insist on having your way when God's way is better.

Prayer – Dear God. You are a God who is always right. You are sovereign and you are all knowing. I know I don't always want to follow what you say. I don't always want to obey. Thank you for not letting me go my own way. Help me to continue to follow you. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Wanting and having your own way.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Don't be like the Israelites in wanting their own way.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Israel asks for a new king.v