In his famous novel “The Tale of Two Cities,” Charles Dickens contrasts the cities of London and Paris. Written during the French Revolution, the novel describes the stark contrast between these two large cities based on how the residents experienced the revolution. Paris was in the grip of the revolution, and was marked by violence, mob rule, and mass executions. The tale shows the horror of a society consumed by self pursuit and violence. London however, was a stable place with mostly law and order, and was a refuge of safety for those fleeing France.

"Dickens wrote A Tale of Two Cities to show the contrast between London and Paris during revolution. Similarly, 1 Samuel gives us a tale of two kings: Saul and David. Both had proximity to God. Only one had a real relationship. Today we’re going to see their story and ask ourselves the question: which king am I more like?