Passage
1 Chronicles 10:1-14 (ESV)
Hezekiah Restores Worship
2 Chronicles 29:20-36
Key Verse: 29:31
Saul Died for His Unfaithfulness
Date: Apr. 6, 2020
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 10:13-14
So Saul died for his breach of faith. He broke faith with the LORD in that he did not keep the command of the LORD, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance. He did not seek guidance from the LORD. Therefore the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.
1. The tragic death of King Saul (1-12)
Saul was Israel's first king. He looked impressive (1Sa 10:23). We look at outward appearances, but the Lord looks at the heart (1Sa 16:7). Saul and his sons died in battle against the Philistines. Their bodies were displayed at a pagan temple. But valiant men of Jabesh Gilead retrieved their bodies and gave them a proper burial, since Saul had once rescued them (1Sa 11).
2. Because of his unfaithfulness to God (13-14)
Saul was unfaithful to God in two ways: (1) He didn't keep God's word. His disobedience was taken as rebellion and arrogance (1Sa 15:22-23). (2) He consulted a fortune teller, rather than praying to God (1Sa 28). So God put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David.
Prayer: Lord, forgive my rebellion and arrogance. Help me to keep your word rather than following my own ideas and feelings. I come to you in prayer.
One Word: Keep God's word and pray to God
