Saul fell because he did not really seek to know God and His will, preferring to attempt to manipulate God into blessing his own desires and actions.

Over time, Saul’s sin grew from a lack of personal integrity to consulting witches - with devastating effects for himself and those under his leadership.

When Saul was rejected as king because of his sin, rather than repenting and finding his identity in God, he let his jealousy drive him to fear and despise others.

Saul was rejected as king because he feared others and did not obey God’s word, and then made excuses for his sin, hoping that the rituals of worship would excuse his rebellion.

The crucible of faith reveals exactly where our ability ends and invites us to experience the power and kindness of a faithful God.

K.K. Devaraj is the founder of Bombay Teen Challenge, one of the missionaries we support. BTC rescues girls and children from prostitution in the red-light district in Mumbai, India.

Saul is a compulsive man, full of rash and foolish actions, rooted in his confusion over how to walk in God’s favor.

The anointed kings of Israel serve as a picture of Jesus, the Anointed One, Who faithfully rules us forever and has anointed us with the Spirit.

When Israel demanded a king, God graciously provided Saul, a man of great promise possessing the characteristics Israel desired, to lead the people under Yahweh their King.

Deacons are men and women of Christian character and a mature, orthodox faith, who are set apart by the church to serve the church, her members, and others in practical ways.