Ep. 112: Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

<p class="p1">In Podcast Episode 112, “Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice,” Kim discusses the temptation we all face to less than total obedience to the Lord. Just like King Saul, we also hope our sin will not be brought into the open. Yet, our sin will always be found out. </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 15:1-23 with the key verses 22-23:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">22 But Samuel replied,</p> <p class="p1">“What is more pleasing to the Lord:     your burnt offerings and sacrifices     or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice,     and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.</p> <p class="p1">23 Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft,     and stubbornness as bad as worshiping idols. So because you have rejected the command of the Lord,     he has rejected you as king.”</p> <p class="p2"><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/'></a></p> <p class="p1">Weekly Assignment Feature: </p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">Prayerfully identify an area of your life where you have been trying to bargain with God instead of fully obeying.</p> <p class="p3"><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/'></a></p> <p class="p1">Additional Resources:</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">“Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice” from Today in the Word, September 1991, Moody Bible Institute. Obtained online at <a href='https://bit.ly/3e5hEj1'>https://bit.ly/3e5hEj1</a></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:</p> <ul class="ul1"><li class="li4"><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Wiersbe-Bible-Commentary-Testament-Commentaries/dp/078144540X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=WIQTZFRO8XKZ&dchild=1&keywords=the+wiersbe+bible+commentary&qid=1596393791&s=books&sprefix=the+wiers%2Cstripbooks%2C170&sr=1-3'>“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”</a></li> <li class="l