God’s choice of Saul to be Israel’s first king anticipated the eventual arrival of the coming King and also Christians’ royal calling.
Salvation is not a matter of racial identity or religious privilege but of true righteousness, which comes through the gospel.
Disorderly members can wreck a church, but a firm and loving response by other members can save them and the church.
Two stories combine to show how Jesus has power to make people whole again and to call us to believe his words.
