Hack Agag to Pieces

Hack Agag to Pieces

Text: 1 Sam. 15
Introduction
In 1 Sam. 15 we find the story of Saul, the Amalekites, Samuel, and Agag, the king of the Amalekite nation. Amalek had long been the enemy of Israel. Saul was commanded by God to utterly destroy the Amalekites. Saul failed to do so and was told by God through Samuel that his days as king over Israel were numbered. There are many lessons we can learn from the story in this chapter. Nothing short of our obedience to what God has commanded will be acceptable to Him. Are you obeying Him?

I. Col. 3:5-10 Lists various types of Agags that need to be hacked to pieces.
    A. Fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire.
        1. Marriage = lifelong commitment. Divorce is hated by God – Mal. 2:16a
        2. Homosexuality becoming socially acceptable. God says: 1 Cor. 6:9-11
    B. Covetousness – which is idolatry.
        1. Flee from it! See 1 Tim. 6:9-11a
    C. Anger, wrath, malice
        1. Js. 1:19-21 – do we follow the admonition here?
        2. Notice the Proverbs: 29:11; 12:16; 17:28
    D. Blasphemy, filthy language – Eph. 5:3-5; Ex. 20:7; Lev. 24:11-16
    E. Lying – Rev. 21:8

II. The sinful deeds of the body must be hacked into pieces.
    A. Rom. 6:6-11 – We must put away the old man of sin!
        1. Jn. 8:34 – sin MUST be destroyed!
    B. Rom 8:13 – we can escape sin through Christ!

III. The whole self must be hacked to pieces.
    A. Col. 3:3; 2:20; Gal. 2:20
    B. Must lose ourselves for the sake of Jesus! Mk. 8:34-37
        1. Most serve themselves. Not the way of the Lord. Phil. 3:19
        2. Can be a problem of brethren, preachers, teachers – Phil. 2:19-21
    C. How can I be selfish?
    D. All who are self seeking will be lost! Rom. 2:8-9
        1. What did Paul talk about? Phil. 2:3-4
        2. See also Js. 3:14

IV. Conclusion.
    A. Agag came to a terrible fate.
    B. If we do not put to death certain evils in our lives...we’ll suffer a terrible fate!
    C. We must continually be engaged in combat!
    D. Are you holding sin in your life?



*Hack Agag to Pieces* Text: 1 Sam. 15 Introduction In 1 Sam. 15 we find the story of Saul, the Amalekites, Samuel, and Agag, the king of the Amalekite nation. Amalek had long been the enemy of Israel. Saul was commanded by God to utterly destroy the Amalekites. Saul failed to do so and was told by God through Samuel that his days as king over Israel were numbered. There are many lessons we can learn from the story in this chapter. Nothing short of our obedience to what God has commanded will be acceptable to Him. Are you obeying Him? I. Col. 3:5-10 Lists various types of Agags that need to be hacked to pieces. A. Fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire. 1. Marriage = lifelong commitment. Divorce is hated by God – Mal. 2:16a 2. Homosexuality becoming socially acceptable. God says: 1 Cor. 6:9-11 B. Covetousness – which is idolatry. 1. Flee from it! See 1 Tim. 6:9-11a C. Anger, wrath, malice 1. Js. 1:19-21 – do we follow the admonition here? 2. Notice the Proverbs: 29:11; 12:16; 17:28 D. Blasphemy, filthy language – Eph. 5:3-5; Ex. 20:7; Lev. 24:11-16 E. Lying – Rev. 21:8 II. The sinful deeds of the body must be hacked into pieces. A. Rom. 6:6-11 – We must put away the old man of sin! 1. Jn. 8:34 – sin MUST be destroyed! B. Rom 8:13 – we can escape sin through Christ! III. The whole self must be hacked to pieces. A. Col. 3:3; 2:20; Gal. 2:20 B. Must lose ourselves for the sake of Jesus! Mk. 8:34-37 1. Most serve themselves. Not the way of the Lord. Phil. 3:19 2. Can be a problem of brethren, preachers, teachers – Phil. 2:19-21 C. How can I be selfish? D. All who are self seeking will be lost! Rom. 2:8-9 1. What did Paul talk about? Phil. 2:3-4 2. See also Js. 3:14 IV. Conclusion. A. Agag came to a terrible fate. B. If we do not put to death certain evils in our lives...we’ll suffer a terrible fate! C. We must continually be engaged in combat! D. Are you holding sin in your life?