1 Samuel 28: Midnight Desperation at Endor

1 Samuel 28 warns that God’s silence toward Saul calls believers to heed Scripture, seek Christ, and reject deceptive guidance.


Introduction

1 Samuel 28 reveals the tragedy of a man who refused God’s voice until no remedy remained. Saul stood on the edge of battle without the word of the Lord, because he had long resisted God’s commands (1 Samuel 15:22-23). This chapter warns believers not to ignore God’s revealed Word. It also directs the heart to Christ, who speaks through Scripture and secures access to God through His atoning death and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).

Doctrine

God speaks with final authority through His Word. Saul inquired of the Lord but received no answer, because he had repeatedly rejected God’s earlier commands (1 Samuel 28:6; 15:23). Scripture shows that God expects obedience to the truth already given (John 12:48). The Lord reveals His will through His Word, not through forbidden spiritual practices (Deuteronomy 18:9-14). Christ stands as the final and full revelation of God, and believers hear God through Him (Hebrews 1:1-2). This chapter affirms that God withdraws guidance when a person rejects His prior commands (Proverbs 1:24-28).

Reproof

This passage rebukes the refusal to listen to God’s voice. Saul ignored the Word for years, and his search for guidance came too late. It exposes the error of seeking help through worldly or occult means. Saul sought a medium because he resisted God rather than submitting to Him (1 Samuel 28:7). The passage reveals the danger of wanting God’s help without wanting God’s authority. It rebukes the sin of selective obedience, because Saul admitted that he removed mediums from the land while secretly seeking one for himself (1 Samuel 28:3, 9). It warns against a hardened heart that hears truth but refuses to submit (Hebrews 3:12-13).

Correction

Scripture directs believers to seek the Lord through His Word with humble repentance. True seeking involves obedience to what God has already spoken (Psalm 119:105). Correction begins when a believer turns from self-will and embraces God’s commands with a responsive heart (James 1:22). Instead of turning to worldly counsel or deceptive spiritual sources, the believer turns to Christ, who grants wisdom generously to those who ask in faith (James 1:5). This passage calls believers to restore their fellowship with God by returning to His Word, examining their hearts, confessing sin, and submitting to revealed truth (1 John 1:9).

Instruction

Believers should cultivate a consistent pattern of seeking God through Scripture. This requires regular reading, meditation, and obedience to the Word (Psalm 1:2-3). It involves rejecting any guidance that contradicts God’s commands (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22). Believers strengthen discernment by treasuring the Word in their hearts (Psalm 119:11). They approach God in prayer with a submissive spirit, ready to act on what He has spoken (Psalm 25:4-5). This chapter instructs believers to listen early, listen often, and listen with a heart ready to follow God’s revealed will.

Encouragement and Hope

This passage shows the despair of a man without God’s Word, yet believers stand in a far better place. Christ grants full access to God, and Scripture equips the believer for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). God never abandons those who trust Him. His Spirit guides, convicts, and strengthens (John 16:13). Even when believers fail, Christ intercedes for them and restores them through His grace (Romans 8:34). The hope in this passage comes from knowing that God speaks through His Word and receives all who come to Him through His Son.

Invitation

1 Samuel 28 reminds every person of his need for a right relationship with God. Saul faced judgment because he rejected God’s Word and trusted forbidden paths. Scripture shows that sin separates man from God and brings death (Romans 6:23). Yet Christ came to bear that death in our place. He died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). God’s righteous demands were satisfied when Christ shed His blood, taking the penalty we deserved (Romans 3:23-26). God now invites every person to change his mind about sin, believe the gospel, and call on the name of the Lord for salvation (Romans 10:9-13). Christ alone reconciles the sinner to God and grants eternal life to all who trust Him.

COMMENTS

Subscribe to Daily Bible Teachings
Get daily Bible teaching updates with colorful images and full formatting in your feed reader (like Thunderbird):
https://christrose.news/feeds/posts/default
Loaded All Posts Not found any posts VIEW ALL Readmore Reply Cancel reply Delete By Home PAGES POSTS View All RECOMMENDED FOR YOU LABEL ARCHIVE SEARCH ALL POSTS Not found any post match with your request Back Home Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat January February March April May June July August September October November December Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec just now 1 minute ago $$1$$ minutes ago 1 hour ago $$1$$ hours ago Yesterday $$1$$ days ago $$1$$ weeks ago more than 5 weeks ago Followers Follow THIS PREMIUM CONTENT IS LOCKED STEP 1: Share to a social network STEP 2: Click the link on your social network Copy All Code Select All Code All codes were copied to your clipboard Can not copy the codes / texts, please press [CTRL]+[C] (or CMD+C with Mac) to copy Table of Content