What does Saul’s downfall teach us about ignoring God’s Word?

It shows that neglecting and disobeying God’s Word leads to ruin. Saul’s unfaithfulness—refusing God’s commands and seeking guidance elsewhere—resulted in judgment and loss.

Why is turning to substitutes for God’s voice so dangerous?

Because substitutes—like mediums or worldly wisdom—cannot give life or truth. God speaks clearly in Scripture, and rejecting His Word invites deception and destruction.

How does David’s rise point us to Jesus, the true King?

God turned the kingdom to David, foreshadowing Jesus, David’s greater Son. Where Saul failed, Jesus obeyed perfectly and now reigns as the faithful, eternal King.

What lessons should we take for our own obedience and dependence on God?

Seek the Lord’s guidance in His Word, submit to godly leadership, and guard your heart from compromise. Obedience flows from trust in Christ and reverence for Scripture.

1 Chronicles 10: The Tragic Death of Saul and the Hope of God’s True King (September 25, 2025)

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1 Chronicles 10, The Tragic Death of Saul and the Hope of God’s True King

Show: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1–14 (ESV)

Show Summary

Today we consider the tragic end of King Saul and the sober lesson it gives about unfaithfulness to the Lord. The Chronicler explains that Saul died because he broke faith with God, he did not keep His command, and he sought guidance from a medium. Even here, hope shines, God turns the kingdom to David, pointing us to Jesus Christ, the faithful and true King.

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Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.