In our final study of 1 Samuel, we look at the final hours of King Saul’s life asking how he managed to end up where he did and how we can avoid making the same mistakes. 

In a tricky passage to understand & apply we find a really helpful example of how easily we can look for hope & approval in our rebellion against God.

As David is yet again faced with strong opposition he takes a comprising step towards his enemies. We see how easy it is to take that path and look for ways we can avoid it.

When David is presented with another opportunity to murder Saul, ending this seemingly never-ending battle, he makes a choice that demonstrates how life-defining his faith in God is. The question is, do we have faith like that? Focus Text: 1 Samuel 26

So often after our successes we are faced with the temptation to wander from God, David’s experience in our passage today is no different. Focus Text: 1 Samuel 25

David and his followers are hiding in a large cave when all of a sudden an oblivious King Saul walks into to ‘relieve himself’. David is suddenly thrust into making a quick decision as to whether this is providence or a test of his integrity. Focus Text: 1 Samuel 25

When David is at his most vulnerable he cries out in prayer for help – God graciously supplies him with 3 things that enable him to face it all. Focus Text: 1 Samuel 23

As David flees from King Saul & his murderous forces he seeks refuge in a variety of ways and in a variety of places. Focus Text – 1 Samuel 21 & 22

With his life in danger, David finds comfort in a promise made by his bestfriend. Focus Text – 1 Samuel 20

As King Saul heads even further down the skipper the slope of envy & bitterness we see how futile it is to try & fight the ways of God and ask ourselves if it is a fight we often try to take up. Focus text – 1 Samuel 19