1. I Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom

2. I Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom Covenant grace I Samuel 12

3. I Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom Suzerain Treaty – Covenant 1 Preamble by named author 2 Historical prologue – King’s grace 3 Stipulations of mutual responsibilities 4 Document clause re: reading 5 List of gods as witnesses 6 Curse and blessings

4. I Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom Suzerain Treaty – Covenant 1 Preamble by named author 2 Historical prologue – King’s grace 3 Stipulations of mutual responsibilities 4 Document clause re: reading 5 List of gods as witnesses 6 Curse and blessings Deuteronomy by chapter 1-3 Preamble & Historical prologue 4-26 Stipulations 27 Document clause 28 Curse and blessings

5. I Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom BAD NEWS: THE CASE AGAINST US vs 1-15 1-5 Vindication of Samuel 6-12 Accusation of Faithless Israel 13-15 Alternatives from the Lord

6. The Fear of God Upon Us Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming. Colossians 3:5,6

7. I Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom GRACE EXTENDED TO US Do not be afraid; You have done all this great evil, YET… For the LORD will not forsake his people, for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for himself. I will never leave you or forsake you.

8. I Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom ONGOING GRACE: Jesus our Intercessor Hebrews 7:25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

9. I Samuel GOD, Kings, And his Kingdom The Lord is our Covenant Keeping God Extending Grace For the LORD will not forsake his people, for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for himself… Only fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:22,24 ESV.