The Testing Period for Saul

Saul had yet to be inaugurated as King- that was to follow what was a testing period,and in particular his response to the threat from Nahash.
We note in this ch, how God led the new king to His first victory.

1. The Danger of the People.
   ( Jabesh-Gilead.)

• position,size and their spirit.

2.The Demands of the Serpent.

3.The Deliverance of the Lord.