Sunday, May 17, 2020

Saul

Saul is a mystery.

Handsome---tall.

Humble at first.  Didn't want to bother Samuel when looking for donkeys.

Uncertain or humble?  Hid when Samuel was hashing out who would be appointed king even though Samuel had already anointed him.

He was plowing with his oxen even though he was king at this point---or was he still hiding?

Is it that he was minding his own business (farming) until it was necessary for him to assume the kingship role and go to battle?

Became angry after the Lord's Spirit came upon him?

Decisive---sent the ox pieces throughout Israel to motivate them to war.

Clever--launched a surprise attack.

Why did God make Saul king only later to put David in his place?


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