What we have in the passage in front of us is pretty unique. Surely it’s meant to stop us in our tracks, and make us think of the seriousness of sin, and of what it costs for sin to be atoned for. And even then, Gibeah is nothing compared to Calvary, when the holy wrath of God was poured out […]

Saul wasn’t just an ordinary father. He was the king. And his actions as king involve more than himself alone. Just as if our government were to declare war with another country, we would all be at war. And Saul’s sin brings consequences for his house – his dynasty. Now there’s a new ruling dynasty; it’s the house of David […]

The shocking thing in this chapter is that the atonement is made not by executing Saul, who’s not around anymore, but by executing seven of his sons. Don’t miss the main point that this passage is making – which is that sin has consequences, and the guilt of sin will remain until atonement is made. Just because Saul is off […]