SAUL DISOBEYS THE LORD Memory Verse- And Samuel said to Saul, thou hast done foolishly, thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord thy God which HE commanded thee. 1Sam 13:13a-b TEXT: 1Sam 13:1-23

Introduction: A mother hen took her chicks to look for food. The chicks are expected to stay close to their mother . All other chicks obeyed except one that went astray. The chick was caught by the bird and was killed. It paid for its disobedience and stubbornness. WHAT IS DISOBEDIENCE. Refusal to obey rules, laws or someone in authority, e.g. God, Parent, Teacher . Every child of God must obey Him, we only enjoy our relationship with GOD when we obey His words. Obedience will always bring blessing and disobedience will bring punishment.

THE DISOBEDIENCE OF SAUL Point 1 THE DISOBEDIENCE OF SAUL 1) Saul was the first king in Israel and was chosen by GOD. 2) King Saul disobey the commandment of God but obeyed the voice of the people. 3) Saul made sacrifices that he was not supposed to make. 4) King Saul made the sacrifice that only the Priest has the right to do. 5) All the friends of Jesus must obey all His commandment.

POINT 2 THE DANGERS OF DISOBEDENCE. 1) God will not be happy with disobedient child 2) Disobedience make us rebellious children 3) Disobedience make us not to enjoy all good things from God 4) We will not have good relationship with others. 5) Every disobedient Boys and Girls will miss heaven and eternal glory.

STEPS OF SALVATION. 1) Accept that you are a sinner (Romans 3:23) 2) Confess and forsake your sin 3) Repent and ask for forgiveness and washing in the blood of Jesus(Acts3:19) 4) Ask Jesus to come into your life( Revelation 3: 20)

Saul was ---------------------------- in Isreal. Questions: Saul was ---------------------------- in Isreal. 2) Friends of Jesus must always obey God’s word. YES/ NO? 3) Saul disobeyed God. YES/ NO? 4)Disobedience brings-------------------------- 5) How can a sinful child be saved?----------------------------------------------- THOUGHT: I will always obey God’s word.

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