Relating to the King

1 and 2 Samuel recount the reigns of Israel’s first two kings, Saul and David. Though Saul was handsome, he was disobedient and ultimately rejected by God. David, in contrast, sought to rule according to God's word and covenant. He also failed, but his failure was not final—God restored him rather than rejecting him.

Big Idea: God actively restores His people through His messengers and His Word—all because of His mercy.

1. The Lord Restores by Confronting Us through His Messenger (1-6)
2. The Lord Restores by Exposing Us through His Word (7-10)
3. The Lord Restores by Covering Us in His Mercy (11-15)