We Will Have a King: the Desire for & Denial of Jesus Christ

I. EXPOSITION FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING

Background for Our Chapter

1. Samuel Judges Israel, 1 Sam 7

Brief Outline of Our Chapter

1. Dishonest Sons of Samuel, 1 Sam 8:1-3
2. Disgruntled Nation of Israel,1 Sam 8:4-6
3. Displeasure of the Prophet, 1 Sam 8:7-9
4. Duties in Having a King, 1 Sam 8:10-18
5. Dismissal of God's Word, 1 Sam 8:19-22

II. EXHORTATION FOR OUR APPLICATION

Presentation of Our Verses, 1 Sam 8:19-20

1. Desire for Christ's Kingdom, v20b
   a. king may judge us, 2 Tim 4:8
   b. king may represent us, 1 Tim 2:5
   c. king may fight for us, Deut 1:30-31
2. Denial of Christ's Kingship, vv19-20a
   a. the people refused to obey
   i. echoes of the cross, Matt 27:25
   b. they wanted to be like all the nations, John 18:36
   i. earthly desires, John 6:15
   ii. eternal desolation, Gen 41; 47:14-24

Practical Application for Our Victory

1. Pray to God Early
   a. Psa 63:1
2. Praise the Lord in Every Circumstance
   a. Psa 63:5
3. Ponder His Personal Attributes Each Night
   a. Psa 63:6
4. Pursue the Lord Jesus with All Your Everything
   a. Psa 63:8