1Sa 9:3-4 | MHM | STEP | Saul Seeks His Father's Asses; Saul Goes to Seek Samuel This section shows how God can use ordinary events to bring about important changes. Saul, who would soon become Israel’s first king, is first introduced doing a humble task for his father. He is obedient and diligent, searching for lost donkeys. Through this simple job, God guides Saul to meet Samuel, the prophet, and this meeting will change Saul's life forever. We see that God often uses everyday situations to fulfill His greater plans. v. 3–4 : Saul’s father, Kish, lost some donkeys and sent Saul with a servant to find them (1 Samuel 9:3-4 ). Saul could have thought this task was too small for him, but he obeyed his father willingly. They searched many places but could not find the animals. This shows that even those from important families sometimes start with humble tasks, and God values obedience in small things. He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, to set them among princes (1 Samuel 2:8 ).

‏ 1 Samuel 9:3-4

Saul Seeks His Father's Asses; Saul Goes to Seek Samuel

This section shows how God can use ordinary events to bring about important changes. Saul, who would soon become Israel’s first king, is first introduced doing a humble task for his father. He is obedient and diligent, searching for lost donkeys. Through this simple job, God guides Saul to meet Samuel, the prophet, and this meeting will change Saul's life forever. We see that God often uses everyday situations to fulfill His greater plans.

v. 3–4: Saul’s father, Kish, lost some donkeys and sent Saul with a servant to find them (1 Samuel 9:3-4 ^a). Saul could have thought this task was too small for him, but he obeyed his father willingly. They searched many places but could not find the animals. This shows that even those from important families sometimes start with humble tasks, and God values obedience in small things. He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, to set them among princes (1 Samuel 2:8 ^b).

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