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BIBLE TIME KIDS · EP76 · ENGLISH

Why Was Saul's Sacrifice Not Obedience?

Saul offered religious-looking actions and good intentions, yet fear led him to change God's command. Hear Saul's excuses and Samuel's answers in direct dialogue.

1 Samuel 13–1524 pagesGrades 4–6
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BIBLE TIME KIDS · EP76

MEET THE CHARACTERS

BIBLICAL CHARACTERS

  • SaulThe king who follows only the parts of the command he chooses
  • SamuelThe prophet who says obedience matters more than sacrifice
  • JonathanSaul's son, who advances against the Philistines in faith
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SoldierThe Philistine army is enormous! Our men are scattering!
SaulWe must wait for Samuel. Hold your ground!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SaulThe appointed time has passed. Why isn't Samuel here?
CommanderI fear the remaining soldiers will leave too.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SaulBring me the burnt offering. I will offer it myself!
AttendantMy king, will you truly stop waiting for Samuel?
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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YoelWhy was worshiping God wrong?
HanaThe form looked religious, but obedience to God's word matters.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SamuelSaul, what have you done?
SaulThe people were leaving and the enemy was near. I had no choice!
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SaulI could not fight without seeking God, so I offered the sacrifice.
SamuelA good-sounding reason cannot replace God's command.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SamuelFear and haste came before God's command.
SaulWas it wrong to focus only on the people and the enemy?
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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YoelIt looked like worship, but fear was leading his heart.
HanaRight. Worship cannot hide disobedience.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SamuelCarry out the LORD's command concerning Amalek completely.
SaulThis time I will obey the command.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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CommanderShall we spare King Agag and the best animals?
SaulYes. Keep what seems valuable.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SoldierIt seems wasteful to destroy so many fine sheep and cattle.
Another SoldierThe king said to keep them. Let us take them.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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IsraeliteThe king has raised a monument to celebrate the victory!
SaulLet everyone remember what I accomplished.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SaulI obeyed. The animals were kept to sacrifice to the LORD.
SamuelThen what is this bleating and lowing I hear?
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SamuelTo obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than rich offerings.
SaulSo a religious act cannot take the place of obedience.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SaulBut I meant to give God the very best!
SamuelGod never told you to cover disobedience with a gift.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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YoelI thought a good purpose could excuse a wrong method.
HanaCalling the purpose good does not make a wrong choice right.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SaulI have sinned. I feared the people and listened to them.
SamuelNow you must turn back honestly instead of making excuses.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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SaulReturn with me and honor me before the people!
SamuelAs this robe tore in your hand, the kingdom will be torn away.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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YoelDid Saul fear people's opinions more than God?
HanaThat fear kept steering his choices.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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YoelHe looks like the strongest king, yet his heart keeps shaking.
HanaVisible strength is not the same as courage to trust God's word.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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YoelIs it obedience if I follow only the commands I like?
HanaObedience is not trimming God's word to fit our wishes.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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YoelThen what should worship reveal?
HanaIt is a response to God's word with our whole life.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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YoelI feel caught. Excuses come to me first when I fail.
HanaTurning back begins when we stop excusing and admit the wrong.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15
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YoelShall we compare Saul's two excuses for ourselves?
HanaLet's open 1 Samuel 13 and 15 and read them together.
READ IT IN THE BIBLE1 Samuel 13–15

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1 Samuel 13; 15

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  1. Remember

    Why did Saul stop waiting for Samuel?

  2. Talk Together

    When have you made excuses instead of honestly admitting a wrong?

  3. Try It This Week

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