God's Rule and God's Reign

God's Rule and God's Reign 
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 10/01/2023

Sermon Theme: God rules and reigns over His people as their ultimate divine King, but He mediates that authority through a promised Son, an appointed priest, a confirmed prophet, and an anointed Judge, who intercedes for the people, delievers them from their enemies, and provides everlasting peace!

I. Rejection of God - (1 Samuel 4:1-22)

    A. Fallacy of God's People - (4:1-11)

    B. Fulfillment of God's Promise - (4:12-18)

    C. Tragedy of God's Departure - (4:19-22)

II. Supremacy of God - (1 Samuel 5:1-7:2)

    A. Supremacy of Yahweh - (5:1-5)

    B. Severity of Yahweh - (5:6-6:12)

        1. Panic and Plague in Ashdod

        2. Panic and Plague in Gath

        3. Panic and Plague in Ekron

        4. Plan to Send Ark Back to Israel

    C. Sanctity of Yahweh - (6:13-7:2)

III. A Greater Priest & Prophet Provided 

    A. Through the Mediator Samuel - (7:3-17)

    B. Through the Mediator Jesus - (Application)

        1. The Prophet who Speaks God's Word

        2. The Priest who Sacrifices Himself 

        3. The Judge who Offers Peace