Samuel challenged Israel to obey God during his final address to them. He reminded them of their history and God’s work among them. Samuel told Israel they had rebelled against God by demanding an earthly king. Israel confessed their sin and asked Samuel to pray on their behalf. Samuel told Israel that God would not forsake them, but they must fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully or be swept away. Saul led Israel against the Philistines. Saul retreated and waited for Samuel to arrive. When Samuel did not arrive in the time appointed, Saul chose to offer a burnt offering without Samuel which was against God’s command. Samuel warned Saul that his kingdom would not last because of his sin, but God would seek a man after His own heart.
2 Nov 2026
Day 134 - Read 1 Samuel 10-11
Samuel anointed Saul and explained how God would confirm his calling. Samuel presented Saul to the people of Israel. Some of the men whose hearts were touched by God went with Saul, but there were some who questioned him and did not honor him as king. Israel was threatened by the Ammonites. Saul called the men of Israel together to fight against the Ammonites. Israel struck the Ammonites down and scattered the men that remained. Saul was made king of Israel before the Lord in Gilgal. Israel sacrificed peace offerings to the Lord and the people rejoiced.
1 Nov 2026
Day 133 - Read 1 Samuel 8-9
Samuel made his sons judges over Israel. They were corrupt and were not good judges. The elders of Israel went to Samuel and asked him to appoint a king over Israel. Samuel was not pleased with this request, so he sought God for direction. God told Samuel to warn the people, but to follow their request. Israel continually turned from God. Samuel warned the elders, but they insisted on having a king over Israel. God revealed to Samuel that the man who would be appointed over Israel would be sent to him the following day. Saul entered the city the next day. Samuel prepared to make known to Saul what God had revealed to him.
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