Youth Search The Scriptures Lesson 730 SAUL DISOBEYS THE LORD
Focal Scriptures Memory Verse I Samuel 13: 13 Main Text 1 Samuel 13: 1 -23
• Adam and Eve God hates disobedience ØGenesis 3: 17 -19 • Sodom and Gomorrah • Jonah • In the case of King Saul • Excuses cannot turn disobedience to obedience
ISRAEL’S BATTLE WITH THE PHILISTINES Our Focus Today • 1 Samuel 13: 1 -7; 17: 19; 19: 18; 23: 5; Luke 14: 31 IMPATIENCE OF SAUL • 1 Samuel 13: 8 -15; 15: 10 -26; Proverbs 2: 11 ISRAEL’S HELPLESS SITUATION • 1 Samuel 13: 16 -23; 16: 14; 17: 23, 24; 31: 1, 2, 7
Reasons for Saul’s disobedience Delays 1 Samuel 13: 8, 11 Peer pressures 1 Samuel 13: 11 Fear 1 Samuel 13: 12 Impatience 1 Samuel 13: 12
Lessons from Israel’s Battle… • Poor preparation precedes poor performance (Luke 14: 31) – Preparation for battle/exams must not begin on the day of battle/exams • Loss of relationship with God attracts defeat in life – John 15: 4, 5
• Wait on the Lord What can we do when we are tempted to be impatient? – Isaiah 40: 28 • Pray for God’s intervention – Luke 18: 1 • Remember and meditate on God’s promises – Isaiah 43: 2 1 Samuel 13: 8 -15 • Encourage yourself in the Lord – 1 Samuel 30: 6
• Israel has lost favour with God The Helpless situation of Israel • Their enemies were stronger than them • They had to go and sharpen their swords in the enemies’ camp • Since God was not with them, fear abounds in their hearts – Prayerless Christians will always fear their enemies
What weapons do youths need to fight the battle of life today? Truth Gospel of peace Righteo usness Salvation Faith Prayer The word of God Ephesians 6: 11, 14 -18
Questions 1. Why did Saul disobey despite Samuel’s instruction? 2. What can we learn from Israel’s lack of preparation in spite of knowledge of battles around them? 3. What can you learn from the situation confronting Israel at this time? 4. What is the danger of impatience? 5. What should Christian youths do when confronted with life’s challenges? 6. Mention the weapons of warfare available for saved youths to fight spiritual battles of life.
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