1. DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH
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DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH
SUNDAY SERVICE Year of a Bountiful Harvest
10 FEBUARY, 2019

2. HYMN
JUST OBEY (GHS 47)

3. JUST OBEY (GHS 47) Just as God who reigns on high, 1.
Spake to men in days gone by;
So the Lord is calling men today;
And, my brother, this is true,
Whatso’er He says to you,
There is but one thing to do –
Just obey. 1.

4. Just obey , Just obey ,
Is the way , God’s way ,
When His message comes to you,
There is but one thing to do:
Just obey , Just obey .

5. JUST OBEY (GHS 47) 2. If you’re in the Saviour’s hands,
You must do as He commands,
For there is no other gospel way;
Never put the message by,
Never stop to reason “why”,
When the Saviour speaks to you –
Just obey. 2.

6. Just obey , Just obey ,
Is the way , God’s way ,
When His message comes to you,
There is but one thing to do:
Just obey , Just obey .

7. JUST OBEY (GHS 47) If for mansions fair you sigh,
In that land beyond the sky,
After time with you has passed away;
Tho’ the way no may not see,
Christ is calling, “follow me,”
Faith and duty both will cry –
Just obey. 3.

8. When His message comes to you, There is but one thing to do:
Just obey , Just obey ,
Is the way , God’s way ,
When His message comes to you,
There is but one thing to do:
Just obey , Just obey .
END OF HYMN

9. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES

10. RECAP OF OUR LAST STUDY
From our last study, entitled “Samuel reproves Israel”, we learnt that we should realise that self-will attracts divine displeasure. We should obtain and maintain a pure conscience void of offence before God and man and lead lives that reprove and dispel the darkness of sin and evil. Believers should show wholehearted gratitude and appreciation to God for his goodness. We must abide in Him to enjoy divine preservation. Leaders’ intercession brings God’s presence and power upon the church.

11. TODAY’S STUDY: LESSON 730: 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: for now would the Lord have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever” (1 Samuel 13:13). TEXT: 1 Samuel 13:1-23

12. INTRODUCTION
The Lord commanded Saul to wait in Gilgal for Samuel, who would offer sacrifices and provide instruction. God tested Saul’s obedience through Samuel’s delay. Saul failed by yielding to pressure. He went ahead to offer a sacrifice contrary to God’s word. His disobedience attracted God’s displeasure: he lost the throne and brought defeat to the nation. He who would serve the Lord acceptably must keep His word no matter the pressure to do otherwise.
QUESTION 1: Mention the danger of disobeying God – 1 Samuel 12:15; 13:13-14; Ephesians 5:6

13. SAUL’S DISOBEDIENCE 1 Samuel 13:1-12; 10:8; 12:14,15
Jonathan’s attack of the garrison of the Philistines provoked them to battle. The army of Israel proved inferior to that of the Philistines: they were not as equipped and organised. Moreover, Israel soon realised that even Saul was no match to the Philistines: they needed divine intervention. Some of them even deserted their king in fear. We should not put our confidence in man: we must wait on God. Samuel’s delay was a test for Saul. Presumption, self-will and pride led him into disobedience. We must learn to wait for God even when there is apparent delay in the fulfilment of His promises.

14. SAUL’S DISOBEDIENCE 1 Samuel 13:1-12; 10:8; 12:14,15
QUESTION 2: Why is it wrong to place our trust in man or human institution? – Jer 17:5,6; Isaiah 31:1
QUESTION 3: What lessons can we learn from Saul’s disobedience? – Habakkuk 2:3; Hebrews 2:1-3

15. GOD’S SENTENCE ON SAUL’S DISOBEDIENCE 1 Samuel 13:13-15; 15:22-29
Samuel rebuked Saul for his disobedience. His sacrifice could not be a substitute to obedience. Yet he did not repent; he justified his disobedience on Samuel’s delay. He was consequently rejected as King. We cannot cover disobedience with excuses or blame-shifting: genuine repentance is the only way to avert God’s judgement. Saul continued on the throne but his divine appointment was already withdrawn. To continue to serve, we must continue to obey!
QUESTION 4: Point out one major difference between Saul and David in matters of transgression – 1 Sam. 13:13-14; 2 Sam. 12:13

16. ISRAEL’S OPPRESSION BY THE PHILISTINES 1 Samuel 13:2-7; 16-23; 7:13,14
Saul was not courageous to confront the enemy after being rebuked by Samuel. The nation’s military condition deteriorated under Saul, unlike when God, through Samuel, was in full control. Under Saul, the nation was disarmed and rendered greatly dependent upon their enemies. They must have realized that God’s presence was needed and not the influence of a king. Like the Philistines, Satan will try to defeat the believers by preventing them from using the weapon of their warfare against the wiles of the devil. QUESTION 5: What is the condition to please God? – 1 Sam 15:22

17. CONCLUSION
Man’s choice has its limitations. We should not depend on any man no matter how powerful: there will always be an enemy that overpowers such a man. Trust in God. Obedience is the key to walking with God and working for Him. No matter the pressure, we must keep our eyes on God’s word and strive daily to keep and preserve it. Moreover, a child of God should tremble at God’s rebuke, repent when corrected and do his duty. Excusing our disobedience or passing blames will never justify anyone.

18. Special Welcome to our first time worshippers!!!

19. DEEPER LIFE: A CHURCH ON THE MOVE…
We are a family, God’s family. We come together to connect with God and with one another. We have a common Father: God; a common Saviour: Jesus; a common Comforter: The Holy Spirit, and a common destination: Heaven.

20. DEEPER LIFE: A CHURCH ON THE MOVE…
We want you to be part of us – a growing and glowing family. Join us and you will soon discover what makes our identity unique. Come and feast with us around God’s pure Word: we read it, study it, believe it and apply it. For your time and eternal profit, this is a place to be!

21. “Come thou with us and we will do thee good: for the Lord hath spoken good concerning [us]” – Numbers 10:29

22. OUR PROGRAMMES

23. Worship Service: Sunday @ 09:30-12:00
MEETINGS / SERVICES
Worship Service: 09:30-12:00
Bible Study (Online): 19:30-20:30
Revival Service: 19:30-21:00
Night Vigil: Last Friday 19:30-23:30
Counselling: On request

24. CLARION CALL TO THE NATIONAL PRAYER
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25. BIBLE READING
Rom. 5:

26. GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129)
HYMN
GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129)

27. GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129)
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt,
Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt. 1.

28. Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace that is greater than all our sin.

29. GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129)
Sin and despair like the sea waves cold,
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,
Points to the Refuge, the Mighty Cross. 2.

30. Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace that is greater than all our sin.

31. GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129)
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.
What can avail to wash it away?
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,
Whiter than snow you may be today. 3.

32. Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace that is greater than all our sin.

33. GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SINS (GHS 129)
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive? 4.

34. Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace that is greater than all our sin.
END OF HYMN

35. WORSHIP

36. EXPERIENCING THE WONDER OF GOD’S TRANSFORMING GRACE
TODAY’S SERMON
EXPERIENCING THE WONDER OF GOD’S TRANSFORMING GRACE

37. TIME TO PRAY!