In this chapter, Saul illustrates the sin of willful rebellion and God’s reaction to this sin. Saul’s rebellion leads to God’s rejection of him as king of Israel.
Both the sin of Saul in sacrificing and the absence of smiths (blacksmiths) in Israel point to the danger of fighting God’s battles according to the ways of man and the world
Samuel’s rule as judge was not without its problems. His sons fell short of Samuel’s example and the people demanded a king.
God has started speaking again and He has placed His hand on the youth Samuel.
God brings a man into the world who will begin to bring Israel back to God. That man is Samuel.
A Doctrinal and Historical Study of Baptism
