week of 6/8

Unit 10  Session 2

FOOLISH DISOBEDIENCE

1 SAMUEL 13:6-14

 

Key Concept:

God's commands are to be taken seriously.

Israel demanded to have a king like those of the nations, and God gave them what they wanted. Through Samuel, the Lord anointed Saul as Israel's first king. A man of the tribe of Benjamin, Saul was handsome, tall, and had the "look" of leadership. Saul was hesitant at first, but he began his kingship well, defeating the Ammonite army and rescuing the Israelite city of Jabesh-Gilead. Yet there were early warning signs of flaws in Saul's character, proverbial cracks in the king's armor, that proved he would be replaced by someone who followed the Lord.

As you examine 1 Samuel 13:6-14:

✞   Notice that Saul took God's commands lightly, resulting in sin.

     

✞   Recognize that Saul's foolishness led to a shortened reign.