1. Saul's terror (1-11)

The Philistines mustered their forces for a great drive to destroy Israel. David was in trouble, but Saul was in more trouble. Saul was terrified when he saw the Philistine army assembling for the final showdown. His shepherd Samuel was dead; he tried to pray, but his unrepentant heart had cut him off from God. He knew that God's word forbids consulting a medium or a spiritist or any such person, and he had driven them out of Israel. But now in his terror and desperation, he sought the help of a servant of the devil.

2. Because you did not obey the Lord (12-25)

The medium succeeded in bringing up the spirit of Samuel. But Samuel was angry. He rebuked Saul and predicted his defeat and death. And he told him that the Lord would give the kingdom to David. All of this tragedy came about because Saul did not obey the Lord.

Application: Lord, help me to obey your word and not become like Saul.
One Word: Repent, pray and obey the Lord