Devotion in a divided world (Advent: Love) A series in 1 Samuel 1 Samuel is Biblical history in story-form. As you read the story, you begin to see that the key to flourishing in this world is learning how to be devoted to God in a divided world. Saul is rejected (1 Samuel 15:1-35) Devotion to justice Saul is unteachable God longs for pure worship Sorry for the consequences Sin leaves scars Questions: At the beginning of chapter 15, why does God command Saul and Israel to spare no person, animal, or item when attacking the Amalekites? What grievous sin does Saul commit? What does it tell us about Saul's heart? Read 1 Samuel 15:22. Are we called to make sacrifices to God as a substitute for obedience, or to make sacrifices to God as a part of our obedience? What is the difference? Is Saul truly sorry for his sin, or sorry for the consequences of his sin? What is the difference?