“To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice”

1 Samuel 15:1-34 - Jerry Scheumann

We see the very sorry example of King Saul and the horrible consequences of his disobedience. By his excuses and self-justification and God's judgment upon his sin, he serves as a sobering warning of the dangers of disobedience.

“A Portrait of a Cruel, Harsh King”

1 Samuel 14:24-52 - Jerry Scheumann

In our passage, we see the cruelty and harshness of King Saul toward his people, and this testifies by way of contrast of the kindness and gentleness of Christ toward His own people. See the ruthless of Saul so that you may see the love of Christ and so be filled with all the fulness of God.