In this chapter, Saul illustrates the sin of willful rebellion and God’s reaction to this sin. Saul’s rebellion leads to God’s rejection of him as king of Israel.

In this lesson, we learn from Jonathan’s faith in God and his bravery in battle. We also learn from Saul’s fearfulness and his foolishness in making an unreasonable oath.

Both the sin of Saul in sacrificing and the absence of smiths (blacksmiths) in Israel point to the danger of fighting God’s battles according to the ways of man and the world

The Israelites were determined to have a king like all the nations and God had granted their request.

Samuel’s rule as judge was not without its problems. His sons fell short of Samuel’s example and the people demanded a king.

In these two chapters, God’s holiness is vindicated.

A verse by verse outline of Romans 5:1-11. The first three chapters declared all under sin. Chapter 4 presented the fact that justification is by faith so along comes chapter 5 that tells you the person that brings justification.

College Notes of David Reagan as taught in Scripture Baptist College

Grace and provision have been shown to Ruth and to Naomi through Ruth. Boaz (the type of Christ) has been the source of it all.

This world needs the atonement of “a lamb”, but only “the lamb” can avail. Have you made the Lamb “your lamb”?