Séances, witchcraft, and the talking dead—no, this isn’t a scene in Hollywood’s latest horror movie. It’s in the Bible.

In this message, Dr. Stanley dissects that troubling passage in 1 Samuel 28 where Saul consults a medium to speak with the recently deceased prophet, Samuel. It’s a bizarre moment, but there are lessons we can glean from it. Learn how God views occult practices and why Christians should never engage in any form of witchcraft.

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