I. EXPOSITION FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING
Background for Our Chapters
1. Saul's Foolish Offering, 1 Sam 13:1-23
2. Saul's Foolish Vow, 1 Sam 14:1-52
Brief Outline of Our Chapters
1. Saul's Son Smites Philistines, 1 Sam 13:1-7
2. Saul Sacrifices Foolishly, 1 Sam 13:8-23
3. Saul's Son Defeats the Philistines, 1 Sam 14:1-23
4. Saul's Stupid Vow, 1 Sam 14:24-46
5. Saul Secures Israel from Enemies, 1 Sam 14:47-52
II. EXHORTATION FOR OUR APPLICATION
Pitiful Condition
1. Saul's Impatient Character, 1 Sam 13:11-12
2. Saul's Impulsive Conduct, 1 Sam 13:13; 14:24
3. Saul's Inescapable Condition, Rom 3:23
Prophetic Implication
1. Christ Alone is Wise, 1 Tim 1:17
2. Christ Alone Can Keep Commands, 2 Cor 5:21
3. Christ Alone Will Rule Forever, Luke 1:32-33
Practical Application
1. Patience through a Christ Perspective
a. Rom 5:1-3; Jas 1:5-8
2. Patience unto Christ-likeness (Experience)
a. Rom 5:4a; Rom 8:28-29
3. Patience Ultimately in Expectation (Hope)
a. Rom 5:4b-5; Eph 1:13-14