Day 89: Desperation, JUDGEMENT, and Transition in 1 Samuel 28-31 | Bible In A Year (CSB)

On Day 89 of our "Bible in a Year" journey, we cover 1 Samuel 28-31, the dramatic close of Saul’s reign. In desperation, Saul consults a medium, receiving a chilling prophecy of his doom. As David rises among the Philistines, Saul and his sons fall in battle, marking a somber end and a shift toward God’s chosen king.

Questions:
1. Saul’s turn to the medium at Endor in chapter 28 reveals his spiritual bankruptcy—how does this descent challenge us to reflect on the theological consequences of seeking answers outside God’s revealed will?

2. The prophecy of Saul’s death in chapter 28 comes with silence from God—how might this divine withdrawal deepen our understanding of the interplay between human rebellion and God’s righteous judgment?

3. Saul’s tragic end in chapter 31 contrasts with David’s preservation—how does this transition invite us to consider the theological tension between God’s mercy and justice as He works out His redemptive purposes?

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