Repent when the Lord rebukes you through giving rulers you deserve, and by faith receive the Royal Ruler you don't deserve.
The surprising but sovereign setting apart of Saul for service says that the Lord is in all the details of the destiny of His people.
Woe to the people who demand to be ruled after the ways of the nations rather than the ways of the LORD.
The church's rescue from disaster begins with repentance and leads to reformation before her righteous God.
The sending away of the ark teaches that you can only stand before the holy God His way through faith.
The LORD will have His glorious victory over His enemies by His heavy hand against them.
Disaster comes upon the church when the glory of God departs.
You cannot manipulate God for your plans but must humble yourself under God's plans.
Recognize and receive what the Lord has to say when He mercifully reveals His Word to us as His Church.