This survey covers 1 & 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. 1 – The title of the book Hebrew text – There was one book called “Samuel”. Greek text – The one book was divided into two books and called… Read More ›
1 Samuel
The People Reject God For An Earthly King – 1 Samuel 8:1-22
Introduction: – Israel was led by judges, appointed by God. Their defeats were the result of their own sins, not any failure on the part of the judges. Some judges included Gideon, Deborah and Samson – great heroes of Israel…. Read More ›
The Price Of Popularity – 1 Samuel 18
1 – Grumbling brings grief (Numbers 13 & Numbers 14:1-3) The nation of Israel was represented in the 12 spies sent out one leader from each of the twelve tribes. The report of faith Joshua and Caleb not only saw… Read More ›
The Call of God – 1 Samuel 3:1-9
God speaks personally and he speaks for today. He is expecting a yes or a no, not a “not now”. There are four calls of God:- 1 – Salvation God uses different people and means to bring us to salvation…. Read More ›
Saul’s Downfall – 1 Samuel 13:12-28
Saul’s downfall comes from a series of wrong decisions. 1 – Saul embarks upon a war of aggression against the Philistines (1 Samuel 13:1-6) Saul acted independent of the Lord’s will. Saul’s stratagem was at first successful. First strike attacks… Read More ›
Saul The Hypocrite – 1 Samuel 19
Saul’s hypocrisy is in contrast to the words and actions of Jonathan. 1 – Saul orders David to be put to death (vs. 1) David’s enemy was the king of Israel! David was a marked man because he was God’s… Read More ›
Saul, The People’s Choice – 1 Samuel 9-10
Samuel was a Levite and fulfilled the roles of a priest, prophet and judge. He was a religious and civil leader. He was also one of the noblest and purest characters in Israel’s history. His main mission will be the… Read More ›
How To Love Your Enemies – 1 Samuel 24:1-15
David has left the caves of Adullum. Saul has ordered the massacre of the priests at Nob. David is on the run with 600 men from Saul with 3,000 men. It is a game of “hide and seek” that David… Read More ›
David Anointed To Be King – 1 Samuel 16:1-23
The first two kings of Israel are in stark contrast to each other. Saul – “the king like the nations around”. He represents the man of flesh who tries to please God by his good and highly sincere efforts to… Read More ›
David And Goliath – 1 Samuel 17:1-58
Everyone has heard of this fight. It was a battle between a no-hoper and a champion. It is a battle that David could not win – or so it seemed. 1 – The challenge to Israel from Goliath (1 Samuel… Read More ›
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