1 Samuel 11

Theme of chapter: The Ammonites come against Jabeshgilead and threaten them with poking their eyes out for Israel to see and to make them servants. God works thru Saul, and Saul comes up and defeats the Ammonites, destroying nearly all of them.

Most important verse: 1 Samuel 11:6 And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.

Most prominent word: Ammonite (my people)

Teaching about Christ: Christ uses one nation to judge another.

Command to obey: Seek the filling of the holy spirit daily through prayer and study of the Word.

Promise to claim: If God is with you, you are the majority.

New truth learned: Even though it was a great sin that these people of Israel chose to have a king, God uses Saul in mighty ways.