13. 1 Samuel 9:1-10:1, “Tall, Dark, Hansome, and Doomed”

About this episode

This episode explores the themes of divine guidance and destiny through the story of Saul's anointing in 1 Samuel 9:1-10:1.

A. Donkey Quest (9:1-5) 1. Lineage (vv. 1-2) 2. Failure (vv. 3-4) 3. Quitting (v. 5) B. Divine Guidance (9:6-18) 1. Servant’s Suggestion (v. 6) 2. Haggling (vv. 7-10) 3. Prophet Found (vv. 11-14) 4. Faithfulness of God (15-18) C. Destiny (9:19-10:1) 1. Honors (vv. 19-25) 2. Anointed (vv. 26ff)

People in this episode

Host: ryan biese

Topics covered

• Divine Guidance
• Destiny
• Anointing
• Faithfulness of God
• Lineage
• Failure
• Quitting

Keywords

• 1 Samuel
• Saul
• anointing
• divine guidance
• faithfulness
• lineage
• failure

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Samuel

More episodes of EHPC Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church

• Worship Preparation June 14, 2026 · June 11, 2026 · 17 min
• 1 Samuel 14:24-52, "A Form of Godliness" (2) · June 10, 2026 · 35 min
• 1 Samuel 14:1-23, "Salvation by One Man" · May 24, 2026 · 39 min
• Worship Preparation May 24, 2026 · May 21, 2026 · 24 min
• 1 Samuel 13, “Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice” (1) · May 20, 2026 · 41 min
• 17. Galatians 5:1-15, "Go Big or Go Home" · May 20, 2026 · 38 min