The Thread of Saul

Synopsis     1Chron 8:19-36     12/12/2019 

The chronicler described the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. The focus of the genealogy was the lineage of King Saul, who was the first king over Israel. 

The Thread of Saul 

The thread of King Saul’s life emerged from the complex genealogical record. In this way, Saul’s life represented more than just the circumstances he lived through. Rather, his life emerged as a representation of the stream of Israelite lives that coincided with his as the first king.  

Life in the Tapestry 

The tapestry of life is comprised of a confluence of interwoven life-stories. But I don’t view the tapestry from above. That’s not my perspective. Instead, I view this confluence from within the fabric.  So, I see rightly what’s to my left and right, but that doesn’t mean I comprehend the truth.  At least, not the whole truth of my situation.

Still, in accordance with the limitations of my perspective, I interpret. I say, “this is good”, or “this is bad”. When in reality, I’d be better off to merely report no more than what actually happened in my experience.  

“Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the evil one.” Matt 5:37