#157 | 1 Samuel: The Rebellious King (who lost his kingship)

In this episode, we explore the story of Saul’s disobedience from 1 Samuel 13-15, focusing on chapter 15, where King Saul is given a clear command by God through the prophet Samuel: to utterly destroy the Amalekites and everything they possess. However, Saul partially obeys—he spares the Amalekite king, Agag, and keeps the best livestock to make a sacrifice to the Lord. When confronted, Saul tries to justify his actions, but Samuel rebukes him, equating Saul’s rebellion to witchcraft. Samuel’s words are striking, suggesting that rebellion is like witchcraft because both seek to manipulate outcomes through indirect means rather than trusting in God's direct commands. As a result of Saul's disobedience, God strips him of his kingship, though it is not taken away immediately.

We then contrast Saul’s failure with the obedience of Jesus in Philippians 2:5-11. Unlike Saul, who sought his own way, Jesus fully submitted to God's will—even to the point of death on a cross. Because of Jesus' complete obedience, God exalted Him to the highest place, giving Him a name above every name, and now requires all people to bow before Him as Lord and King. This connection between obedience and exaltation reveals a powerful spiritual truth: when we humbly submit to God’s will, He not only shapes us into the person He desires us to be but will also exalt us so that he can hold us up as a model for others to follow.

Finally, we draw from Hebrews 1:1-5, where Jesus' exaltation to kingship is connected to His obedience. Just as Jesus was lifted to the highest place, we too are invited to follow His example, humbling ourselves before God so that, in His timing, He can exalt us to share in His reign.

Join us as we dive deeper into the patterns of disobedience and obedience, kingship and humility, and how God’s call to submission ultimately leads to exaltation in His Kingdom.

Key Passages:

1 Samuel 15:10-22

Philippians 2:5-11

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