King Saul—anointed by a prophet, chosen by God to be king, deliberately sinned.

King David—anointed by a prophet, chosen by God to be king, deliberately sinned.

So alike, yet one was called a man after God’s own heart and the other, a regretful decision. Why did God forgive David but ultimately reject Saul as king? In this message, Dr. Stanley illuminates the key difference between the two kings. Saul’s end was tragic, but you can learn how to avoid his fate.

This message is part of the series Pursuing God’s Heart: A Study of 1st & 2nd Samuel.