A Tragic Life Meets a Tragic End

I Samuel 31

Samuel - the man who heard from God - died quietly
David - the man who was a friend of God - won spectacularly
Saul - the man who ran from God - died tragically

The Battle is Lost

Soldiers flee (vs 1)
Sons die (vs 2)

The King is Dead

Wounded Warrior (vs 3)
Desperate Man (vs 4)
Dead Monarch (vs 4)

The Fallout is Immense

Armor bearer commits suicide (vs 5-6)
People run in fear (vs 7)
Philistines occupy the land (vs 7)
Saul’s body is desecrated (vs 8-10)

The People Remember

A committed city (vs 11)
A nightime raid (vs 12)
A final farewell (vs 13)

Final Thoughts

Todays choices lead to tomorrow’s victories and defeats...Choose wisely
God will not be mocked...You're not the exception
A good start does not mean good finish...Think before you act