How highly does God regard obedience?

Answer

"And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice
of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams." 1 Sam. 15: 22.

In what words was this promise renewed to Abraham?
What is the value of merely outward forms?
For what are His parables noted?
Was it God's design that all should possess the same gifts?
For what work was this baptism to prepare them?
What was given these martyrs?
When cast into the lions' den, how did Daniel say he had been saved from death?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle