Consider What Great Things Christ has Done for You

I. EXPOSITION FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING

Background for Our Chapter

1. Coveting a Worldly King, 1 Sam 8:1-22
2. Communion with the Future King, 1 Sam 9:1-27
3. Calling Forth the Anointed King, 1 Sam 10:1-27
4. Conquering with the Saving King, 1 Sam 11:1-15
5. Challenge to Serve the King of kings, 1 Sam 12:1-25

Brief Outline of Our Chapter

1. Samuel's Witness, 1 Sam 12:1-5
2. Sovereign LORD's Witness, 1 Sam 12:6-12
3. Solemn Word to the People, 1 Sam 12:13-15
4. Sign of God's Power, 1 Sam 12:16-18
5. Sin & Israel's Confession, 1 Sam 12:19
6. Samuel's Promised Intercessions, 1 Sam 12:20-23
7. Samuel's Pleading Instructions, 1 Sam 12:24-25

II. EXHORTATION FOR OUR APPLICATION

Samuel's Faithful Witness of Christ, 1 Sam 12:1-25

1. Son of God's Incarnate Witness, vv1-5
2. Son of God's Victorious Witness, vv6-12
3. Spirit of God Reveals Our Sin, vv13-15
4. Spirit of God Convicts with Power, vv16-18
5. Sinners Repent & Confess to God, v19
6. Son of God Continues to Intercede, vv20-23
7. Spirit of God Continues to Instruct, vv24-25

Samuel's Fearful Word from Christ, 1 Sam 12:24

1. fear the Lord
2. serve Him in truth
3. consider what great things, (Psa 65:4)
   a. powerful grace in Christ
   b. eternal presence of Christ
   c. abiding satisfaction with Christ