​The Witness (1 Samuel 12:1-25)

I. Intro
Big Idea: Remember and proclaim the faithfulness of our true King.
II. Testify
A. Samuel demonstrated God’s faithfulness. 1 Samuel 12:1-2
B. Samuel was the opposite of a Godless ruler. 1 Samuel 12:3; 2 Corinthians 1:12
III. Evidence
A. God revealed His righteousness through Samuel. 1 Samuel 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 4:4
B. Grace doesn’t deny truth. 1 Samuel 12:6-13
IV. Awe
A. God gives us the ability to choose. 1 Samuel 12:14-15; Ephesians 2:8-9
B. Fear can be good. 1 Samuel 12:16-19; Jeremiah 32:40
V. Great Things
A. God rescues. 1 Samuel 12:20-22; Isaiah 53:5-6
B. God leads us. 1 Samuel 12:23-25
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​The Next Step
§ Who’s someone whose faith has caused you to want to grow in faith?
§ Read 1 Samuel 12:12. Why do you think the people wanted a king when they felt threatened by Nahash?
§ How did God causing the people to fear Him through the thunder storm help them?
§ Even though Samuel would no longer be their leader, how might it have encouraged them that Samuel would continue to pray and intercede for them?
§ If all Scripture points to Jesus (Luke 24:25-27), where do you see Him in this passage?
§ In what ways has God been leading you in His righteousness lately?
§ What’s a specific way you can respond to 1 Samuel 12:1-25?

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