1 Samuel 15:1-35

Contents: Saul's incomplete obedience and his rejection as king.

Characters: God, Samuel, Saul, Agag.

Conclusion: Some judge many things in their lives, but spare one Agag which the Lord has condemned. Partial obedience spells disobedience and in the absence of perfect obedience, our sacrifices are worthless, 1 Samuel 15:22.

Key Word: Disobedience, 1 Samuel 15:11; 1 Samuel 15:19, (rejected, 1 Samuel 15:23).

Strong Verses: 1 Samuel 15:22; 1 Samuel 15:24; 1 Samuel 15:25.

Striking Facts: 1 Samuel 15:20. We see how hard it is to convict the children of disobedience of their sin and strip them of their fig leaves, for they ever seek to justify themselves on the ground of their good intentions. Ceremonial observances cannot take the place of humble, sincere obedience to the will of God which requires full yieldedness to Jesus Christ.