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  • Biblical Principle #373: An Evil Spirit Sent to Saul

    Biblical Principles List Principle The Bible says that God sent an evil spirit upon Saul. Explanation We previously observed how the Bible says in 1 Samuel 16 (1 Kingdoms 16) that Saul was given an “evil spirit” from GOD to torment him. 14 But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil…

  • Biblical Principle #369: Saul Rejected as King

    Biblical Principles List Principle After Saul repeatedly disobeyed crucial instructions from GOD given through Samuel, GOD rejected Saul as Israel’s king. Explanation Things were going well for Saul at first, because GOD was with him. Saul succeeded in battles with the Ammonites and Philistines. But Saul did not heed all of the words of Samuel…

  • Biblical Principle #79: God Oversees All Nations

    Biblical Principles List Principle God oversees all nations (and keeps wickedness in check). Explanation GOD oversees and interacts with humanity at multiple levels. We have previously established that GOD is just, hates sin, and that all sin must be punished. At the individual level, GOD watches our lives, recording our actions in His books (see…

  • May 4 – Seeing GOD in the Psalms (Part 16)

    Reading Psalm 122; 124; 133; 134; 135; 136; 138 Devotional Psalm 124 If GOD had not been on our side when our enemies attacked, we would have been destroyed. Instead, He has kept us from harm. Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 133 It is…