Sermon 2026.02.08 (Pastor Tim Lindner)

SERMON NOTES – February 8, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 2:27-36Topic: God’s Judgment on EliAttribute: Praise Christ as the Promised Priest-KingGOD’S DM: “I will not let sinful men get in the way of fulfilling My promises and accomplishing My salvation. Through judgment, I will bring salvation!”Notes: O______________ Questions (vs. 27-28)I______________ Question (vs. 29)A______________ of Judgment (vs. 30-36)“By being denied elders, the most socially powerful age group of individuals in clan-based societies, the line of Eli would be denied a significant form of power and influence in society.” - Robert BergenNumbers 25:10-13IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) The Lord will bring judgment on those who sin against Him.Since God is holy, righteous, and just, He cannot and will not tolerate sin! He must punish it with the full weight of His wrath! 2) The Lord will raise up a faithful priest!God sent and raised up Jesus, His own Son, the great and perfect high priest, and true King of kings, to be and do everything His people need! Hebrews 2:17; 4:14; and 5:5-6Hebrews 7:253) The Lord always brings salvation through judgment. As the great High Priest, Jesus offered himself as the sacrifice that takes away sins! He took all of God’s wrath, so that His people could be saved! Honor Him as your priest-king!Hebrews 9:26b and 10:12Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License