1. 1 Samuel 15

2. Key theme:  The importance of taking what God says seriously

3. ‘One day Samuel said to Saul, “It was the L ORD who told me to anoint you as king of his people, Israel. Now listen to this message from the L ORD ! This is what the L ORD of Heaven’s Armies has declared: …’ 1 Samuel 1:1 [NLT].

4. I have decided to settle accounts with the nation of Amalek for opposing Israel when they came from Egypt. Now go and completely destroy the entire Amalekite nation—men, women, children, babies, cattle, sheep, goats, camels, and donkeys. 1 Samuel 1:2-3 [NLT]

5. 1. God is serious about Justice – v2  God’s mercy has a long fuse – but it’s not endless! 2. God is serious about Obedience – v22 “I am sorry that I ever made Saul king, for he has not been loyal to me and has refused to obey my command.” v10 & v31

6. 1. God is serious about Justice – v2  God’s mercy has a long fuse – but it’s not endless! 2. God is serious about Obedience – v22  Saul was called to obey God – and so have we  To obey is better than sacrifice - v22 3. God is serious is about Disobedience – v23  Disobedience is as serious as witchcraft to God  Sin matters – sin costs us  Let’s take obedience seriously