Hope Point Church
We Demand a King
February 19, 2023
“We Demand a King”
Take-Home Truth: Jesus is the only good king. He demands and deserves our allegiance and worship.
Christ-Connection: Only Christ can take away the Holy wrath of God that we deserve. (Rom 5:9)
Hook: (Ice-breaker question. Get the group talking!)
- Describe a time when you got what you really wanted but it was not what you expected.
Engage: (Observe the passage and engage with the text)
- Read 1 Samuel 8:1-9 and discuss the three attitudes (arrogance, ignorance and forgetfulness) of the people of Israel.
- Read 1 Samuel 8:9-21 and discuss what having an earthly king was going to cost the people of Israel.
Reflect: (Reflect upon the key take-aways from the sermon)
- How is God showing His grace to the people by warning them of what would be coming in service to an earthly king?
- Warren Wiersbe said “The greatest judgement God can give is to let us have our own way”. How have you seen this in your own life?
- Compare and contrast this passage with Romans 1:18-32. What was the result of God turning them over to their desires? (v24, 26, 28)
Respond: (Apply the truths of God’s Word to your heart, affections, and actions)
- Are there places in your life where you are unwilling to abdicate the throne and give Christ control?
- What attitudes in your own life keep you from giving Christ the throne?