1 Samuel 13

Theme of chapter: Saul begins his reign as king. Jonathon his son wins a battle against the Philistines, which Saul takes the credit for. The Philistines now are angry and raise up a huge army to go against Israel.

Most important verse: 1 Samuel 13:3 And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.

4And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal.

Most prominent word: garrison (outpost)

Teaching about Christ: The Lord would've set Saul's kingdom up forever, but he would not obey the Lord, and he gives it to another.

Command to obey: Obey the commandments of the Lord

Promise to claim: Despite sinful man, God's plans are fulfilled.

New truth learned: At best, Saul was a sinful selfish worldly man who only cared about himself. At worst he was a child of the devil doing his work. Saul had a lot of false modesty and was just slimy acting at times. He would've made a great politician in our time.