​A King (1 Samuel 8:1-22)

I. Intro
Big Idea: God knows what we need.
II. Appointed
A. Samuel’s sons were not fit to lead. 1 Samuel 8:1-3
B. Israel wanted the wrong kind of king. Genesis 16:7; 1 Samuel 8:4-5; Psalm 127:1
III. Forsaking
A. God hears our prayers. 1 Samuel 8:6-8
B. Be careful what you pray for. 1 Samuel 8:9-10
IV. Claim
A. Kings take. 1 Samuel 8:11-17
B. God turns us over to our desires. 1 Samuel 8:18; Psalm 66:18
V. Listen
A. God provides a better King. 1 Samuel 8:19-20; Mark 10:45; Romans 12:2
B. Trust God as King. 1 Samuel 8:21-22; John 16:33

​The Next Step
§ What’s something you found meaningful, challenging, or encouraging about 1 Samuel 8:1-22?
§ Why do you think great men and women of God sometimes have kids who don’t follow God?
§ Who’s someone you’ve been tempted to look to for salvation and security instead of God? Why?
§ Why do our representatives in this world ultimately let us down?
§ Ever have God not answer a prayer and it turned out to be a good thing? What happened?
§ What’s a way God has blessed you in His reign over you lately?
§ Who’s someone you can serve in a specific way in Jesus’ name this week?

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