Saul’s downfall is a sad and expected result of God’s judgment on him.

Though innocent so far, David shows that he is a human like all of us: capable of acting in righteous, mysterious, and evil ways.

God’s chosen king must innocently suffer to prove he is the true king.

We rejoin the narrative of 1 Samuel after David defeats Goliath. How will people react? Especially, will King Saul react with thanksgiving or jealousy?

We can be sure that God saves us from sin because he raised Jesus from the dead.

God’s ways are unlike ours – man sees with our eyes, but God sees with the heart.

With sadness we watch as Saul’s disobedience results in failures of leadership and judgement upon him.

Despite all their evil in desiring their own king, God will not forsake his own people but will graciously save them through their king.

The first king of Israel is outwardly impressive, inwardly apprehensive, and empowered by the Spirit to do well. So long as he remains in the Spirit, walking closely to God, there is hope of security ... Read More

God’s people reject God in their desire for a human king, but God grants their request and paves the way for Jesus, the true king.