In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we walk through the sobering end of Saul’s life in 1 Samuel 31 and see how even Israel’s darkest moment points us toward the hope found in Christ. We explore how the early Jewish mindset understood Saul’s fall, how believers at the time of Jesus saw these events shaping their expectations of the coming Messiah, and how the New Covenant reveals a better King who succeeds where Saul failed. After the devotion, we celebrate alumni Bruce Bowstring’s birthday and close with Wednesday’s Word of the Week, “amicable,” reminding us that the way of Christ is marked by peace and graciousness even in difficult moments. This episode blends Scripture, encouragement, and practical wisdom for our school community as we move through Thanksgiving break.