INTRODUCTION:

First Samuel 2.12-17

1A.  First, PASTORS MUST DECLARE (9.1-2)

1B.  Notice, in verse 1, his correspondence.

2B.  Now notice, in verse 2, his conversation.

1A.  Next, PREPARE (9.3-4)

1B.  Notice the men he sent.

2B  Now notice the motive he shared.

3A.  DECLARE, PREPARE, AND FINALLY, BEWARE (9.5)

1B.  The first comment has to do with exhortation.

2B.  The second comment has to do with expectation.

3B.  Because of the evaluation that will be made.