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Background to King Saul’s reign

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Background to King Saul’s reign

BACKGROUND TO KING SAUL’S REIGN

When the elders of Israel went to Prophet Samuel and asked him to appoint for them a king, Samuel prayed to God seeking his guidance.
God told him to obey the voice of the people.
He sent him to a man called Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin.
Samuel was to anoint him to become the King over Israel.
Samuel poured oil on Saul’s head from a flask he had with him. (1 Sam 10:1)
Therefore Saul became the first King of Israel.
Samuel made it clear to the Israelites that they still remained God’s people.
An Israelite King would still remain the servant of God. The king was to rule God’s people according to the covenant way of life.
He explained to the people the rights and duties of the king. He wrote them in a book and laid it before the Lord,(1 Sam 12:14 – 15.
The initial appointment of Saul as King of Israel was in accordance to God’s will. He approved of Saul’s leadership in the following ways:
1. Saul was Yahweh’s own choice. (1 Sam 9:16; 10:24).
2. Saul received God’s spirit, which gave him power to act as God’s appointee. (1 Sam 10:10)
3. Through Yahweh’s help, soul fought against all Israel’s enemies everywhere and won e.g.
Fought against the Ammonites (1 Sam 11:1).
Led a successful war against the Philistines, thus saving Israel from their enemy (1 Sam 14:47).
Defeated the Amalekites (1 Sam 15).

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King Saul’s failures/ weaknesses

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King Saul’s failures/ weaknesses

KING SAUL’S FAILURES/ WEAKNESSES

He became impatient and offered sacrifices to God at Gilgal instead of waiting for Prophet Samuel, 1 Samuel 13:1 – 14. He assumed priestly duties by offering sacrifices.
He disobeyed God’s command and failed to carry out the law of total destruction of a conquered enemy/ The Law of herem or the ban (1 Sam 15:1 – 23) failing to destroy everything i.e. during the mission against the Amalekites.
The spirit of God left Saul and was replaced by an evil spirit which tormented him and made him like a madman. 1 Sam 16:14.
He was jealous of David for his success as a warrior (1 Sam 18:7 – 8, 19:1 – 22)
He massacred the Gibeonites contrary to an Oath taken during the time of Joshua.
Saul committed the sin of necromancy when he consulted a medium after the death of Samuel. (1 Samuel 28:3 – 25)

Lessons learnt from king Saul’s failures

Christians should be patient and wait for God’s intervention in times of crisis. Saul lost patience when Prophet Samuel delayed in coming on the appointed day.
Christians should be obedient and faithful in God/patient.
Political leaders should be more accommodating to people who hold different views and ideas from their own.
Christians should be sincere in the worship of God. To be sincere means to be truthful or honest about our actions.
Leaders should be God fearing so as to succeed in their leadership.

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Lessons Christians learn from the failures of King Saul

Christians learn that they should be patient/wait upon God.
Christians should avoid evil deeds/thoughts in their lives.
They should obey God/His teachings/authority.
They should have faith in God alone.
Christians should have faith in God/ trust in the saving power of God alone.
They should respect people anointed to do the will of God/church leaders.
Christians should not be greedy/selfish.
They should be responsible/true to their duties.
Christians should repent/ask for forgiveness.
Christians should be honest in their dealings.

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