Bread of Life Fellowship

Chapters 9-10 of 1 Samuel narrate the identification and inauguration of Israel's king Saul. Saul was a man of impressive height and charm, fulfilling the physical expectation of a monarch. But he was also a poor shepherd as he failed to find his father's lost animals. When he and his companion gave up on their search and turned for home, they -happen to- run into Samuel. Samuel was given the special revelation that Saul would be the man chosen to govern Israel. When he was alone with Saul, Samuel anointed him and shared a very specific prophecy of events that would lead to the Spirit of God coming upon Saul in power. Curiously in verse 9 of chapter 10 it says, -God gave him -Saul- another heart.- What are we to make of this statement-- Many jump to the conclusion that this means that the Lord regenerated Saul. What do you think-- Was Saul a child of God-- Why or why not-- How would you defend your claim-- Whatever change happened in Saul's life, in the end, his life was a complete disaster. How can one's doc