by gatzntmy | Jul 19, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 15, in which Saul is rejected as king because he did not utterly destroy everything from the Amalekites. Today I considered that God prefers obedience to sacrifice. Disobedient King The king is rejected because of disobedience (1 Samuel 15:1-35)....
by gatzntmy | Jul 18, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 14, in which Jonathan attacks the Philistines causing the Philistines to flee. Jonathan unknowingly breaks Saul’s oath of not eating and was almost put to death. Saul also went to war against other nations, fighting his enemies on every side....
by gatzntmy | Jul 17, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 13, in which Samuel rebukes Saul for making a burnt offering to the Lord and Saul’s small army did not have regular weapons. Today I considered that while waiting we can’t let fear or anything else lead us to sin before God’s plan occurs. Lost...
by gatzntmy | Jul 16, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 12, in which Samuel addresses the people about wanting a king. Today I considered that many times we want someone to lead us but God is who should lead us. Wanting a King Their spiritual leader explained what God had done versus the Israelites...
by gatzntmy | Jul 15, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 11, in which the Ammonites were defeated by Saul and the children of Israel. Today I considered that sometimes leaders are created because of a crisis or confirmed because of a crisis. Crisis Confirms A King A crisis with possible war led to the...
by gatzntmy | Jul 12, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 1 Samuel 10, in which Saul is anointed by Samuel and Saul becomes king of Israel. Today I considered that even when people get what they ask for, some will still be unhappy. Saul Becoming King and the Reactions Saul becomes king with mixed reactions from...
