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This sermon examines King Saul's tragic decline in 1 Samuel 28, contrasting his outward religious appearance with his inward spiritual ruin. The sermon outlines five stages of Saul's fall: mere appearance of righteousness, seeking human approval over divine guidance, abandonment of God for forbidden practices, self-deception through disguise, and ultimate spiritual defeat through the attack of the enemy. By analyzing Saul's consultation with the witch at Endor, the text highlights how sin grows when it is not repented of and it leads to total ruin apart from God. The message warns believers against trusting in external righteousness while harbouring secret sins, emphasizing that true safety lies only in Christ. Ultimately, the sermon urges listeners to mortify the flesh and seek spiritual nourishment through prayer and Scripture rather than succumbing to fear or worldly solutions.

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Teaching on Deuteronomy 18:1-14

Missionary Peter Halliman gave updates about mission work in Malawi and Papua New Guinea, including the rigorous training of Jacob Wallace. He emphasizes strict adherence to biblical principles regarding work ethic, financial accountability, and submission to authority as essential components of discipleship. The narrative highlights the harsh realities of missionary life, including physical labor, cultural challenges, and spiritual warfare involving witchcraft. A significant portion of the account describes the historic ordination of seventeen pastors in Papua New Guinea, marking a pivotal moment for the local church.

The story of Saul in 1 Samuel 15:22–23 is the story of someone who rationalizes and explains away their own sin. Saul was God's chosen king over Israel, yet he disobeyed God and followed his own desires. Saul is a picture for how everyone rationalizes sin and their own rebellion; everyone feigns ignorance of their own wrongdoing and sinful desires. The answer is never found in more law-keeping because the Bible is clear that no person can keep the law but instead is called to trust in Jesus Christ as the only way to be saved and overcome sin. "To obey is better than sacrifice" Samuel declares to Saul. Christians are those that are not like Saul in that they truly repent of their sin and seek God's grace. Christians are those that believe in Jesus Christ and trust Him alone for salvation. The message of the gospel is that humanity does not have to suffer for their sins because Christ died in their place and took sin upon Himself so that all can be saved and made righteous.

This lesson teaches about Catholic Holy Water. Total idolatry How it is made, How it is used & How it it disposed of.