A Son's Salvation

1 Samuel 14:1-52 | Andrew Murch | As in many great tales of old, in moments of despair and desperation, a hero emerges. In chapter 13, Saul’s impatient attempt to gain the blessing of God in a battle against the Philistines ended in shocking consequences: the monarchy of Israel would be handed to someone else, stripped from Saul and his descendants forever. Saul’s army is dwindling as his troops scatter in fear. The Philistine army is as massive as ever, ready to strike at any moment. To top it off, we find out that the Israelite troops still willing to fight don’t even have any weapons!