Let’s pause for a moment to get our bearings. So a major war is about to erupt between the Philistines and Israel. The Philistines wanted to be the chief power in the land of Canaan and were planning to force Saul to accept vassal status or be destroyed. They weren’t necessarily interested in empire-building. They […]
1S28-7: Saul’s Hypocrisy – Consulting the Dead While Claiming to Serve God
“Then Sha’ul said to his servants, ‘Try to find a woman who tells the future by communicating with the dead; I want to go and consult with her.’ His servants answered him, ‘Yes, there’s a woman in ‘Ein-Dor who tells the future by communicating with the dead.’”-1 Samuel 28:7 So Saul ordered his cabinet to […]
1S28-6: Why Divination is Dangerous – A Biblical Perspective
“Then Sha’ul said to his servants, ‘Try to find a woman who tells the future by communicating with the dead; I want to go and consult with her.’ His servants answered him, ‘Yes, there’s a woman in ‘Ein-Dor who tells the future by communicating with the dead.’”-1 Samuel 28:7 In a great act of hypocrisy, […]
1S28-5: The Futility Of Seeking Exceptions To God’s Laws
“But when he consulted Adonai, Adonai didn’t answer him — not by dreams, not by urim and not by prophets.”-1 Samuel 28:6 Saul was in a state of desperation and panic. He needed some assurance and direction if he was to have any chance against this coming battle against the Philistines. Verse 6 tells us […]
1S28-4: From Guilt to Grace – How Faithful Living Conquers All Fears
“When Sha’ul saw the army of the P’lishtim, he became afraid — it struck terror in his heart.” -1 Samuel 28:5 Wanna know what the ultimate source of confidence is? It’s knowing you have obeyed God’s commands and are in good standing with your Creator. A person who has lived a holy life possesses a […]
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