Teacher: Josh Wilson Text: 1 Samuel 8:4–20 Israel’s demand for a king in 1 Samuel reveals our shared impulse to grasp for control when trust feels risky. In this message, Josh traces how God cautions, consents, and continues—working through even our worst choices to bring renewal and raise a truer King.This sermon was preached on October 5.

Teacher: Josh Wilson Text: 1 Samuel 8:4–20 Israel’s demand for a king in 1 Samuel reveals our shared impulse to grasp for control when trust feels risky. In this message, Josh traces how God cautions, consents, and continues—working through even our worst choices to bring renewal and raise a truer King. This sermon was preached on October 5.

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