Devotion in a divided world A series in 1 Samuel 1 Samuel is Biblical history in story-form. As you read the story, you begin to see that the key to flourishing in this world is learning how to be devoted to God in a divided world. Saul is invited to repent again (1 Samuel 24:1-22) A tempting subtle twist Repentance and humility God will decide The proof is in the pudding Questions: In 1 Samuel 24, David's leaders come to the conclusion that God was delivering Saul into David's hands. How did they come to that conclusion? Why did David disagree with them? What does this teach us about the temptation to subtly twist God's Word? Why was David's conscience afflicted? How does David repent? After David confronted him, Saul acknowledged his sin. But is that enough? What does Saul need to do to truly follow through in obedience? Read 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10. What is the difference between an empty faith of words and a true faith of power?