1st Samuel 30-31 "Redemption and Restoration" 1. When everything falls apart for David (ch.30) 2. The tragic end of King Saul in battle (ch.31)
1st Samuel 28-29 “When Mediums Replace the Mediator” 1. Saul orders a witch to summon Samuel (ch.28) 2. David is protected from fighting Israel (ch.29)
1st Samuel 26-27 “When the Journey Feels Long” 1. David spares Saul’s life again (ch.26) 2. Fear leads to compromising (ch.27)
1st Samuel 24-25 “The Edge of Revenge” David cuts a corner of Saul's robe (ch.24) Samuel the Prophet is mourned (ch.25:1) Wise Abigail and Nabal’s folly (ch.25:2-44)
1st Samuel 22-23 “The Stronghold of The LORD” 1. God meets us in the caves (ch.22:1-5) 2. Saul’s sin and betrayal (ch.22:6-23) 3. God’s help and strength (ch.23:1-18) 4. God’s…
1st Samuel 20-21 “God’s Faithfulness in Times of Violence” 1. A time of fear and uncertainty (ch.20:1-11) 2. The gift of faithful friendship (ch.20:12-42) 3. God’s sustaining provision (ch.21:1-9) 4.…
1st Samuel 18-19 “Faithful Friends in Trials” 1. Friendship and the rise of David (ch.18:1-16) 2. A bride-price and deceptive plot (ch.18:17-30) 3. David flees and God’s divine protection (ch.19)
1st Samuel 17 “David and Goliath” 1. The giant challenge of Goliath (v.1-11) 2. David’s arrival and perspective (v.12-30) 3. David’s faith and preparation (v.31-40) 4. The epic battle and…
1st Samuel 16 “God Anoints David as King” 1. God rejects Saul’s heart (v.1-5) 2. God looks at the heart (v.6-13) 3. God empowers David (v.14-23)
1st Samuel 15 “God Rejects King Saul” 1. God’s command to destroy Amalek (v.1-9) 2. Saul’s failure to fully obey God (v.10-23) 3. Saul rejected God ruling over him (v.24-35)
1st Samuel 14 “God’s Victory Through Faithful Hearts” 1. Jonathan’s venture of bold faith in God (v.1-14) 2. The enemy panics and Saul stumbles (v.15-26) 3. Saul’s prideful vow and…
1st Samuel 13 “Trusting God in Times of Trouble” 1. Israel becomes an abomination to the enemy (v.1-7) 2. Saul’s foolishness and excuses for sin (v.8-15) 3. Empty hands in…
1st Samuel 11-12 “Surrounded but Not Defeated” 1. The serpent’s threat (ch.11:1-11) 2. An attack of division (ch.11:12-15) 3. Samuel’s farewell (ch.12:1-15) 4. Choose your Master (ch.12:16-25)
1st Samuel 9-10 “Chosen and Anointed” 1. Saul’s search for donkeys (ch.9:1-14) 2. Saul and Samuel meet (ch.9:15-27) 3. Samuel anoints Saul (ch.10:1-16) 4. Saul publicly chosen (ch.10:17-27)
1st Samuel 7-8 “Returning and Rejecting” 1. Israel returns to God (ch.7:1-6) 2. Raising up Ebenezer (ch.7:7-17) 3. Guarding the heart (ch.8:1-9) 4. Israel wants a king (ch.8:10-22)
1st Samuel 5-6 “The Return of the Ark” 1. Toppling over idols (ch.5:1-12) 2. God’s power prevails (ch.6:1-16) 3. Reverence or ruin (ch.6:17-21)
1st Samuel 4 "Ritual Over Relationship Brings Ruin" 1. The Ark of the Covenant (v.1-4) 2. The Ark captured in battle (v.5-11) 3. The death of Eli the Priest (v.12-22)
1st Samuel 3 “Speak LORD – Your Servant is Listening” 1. An attentive ear (v.1-9) 2. An obedient will (v.10-14) 3. A humble heart (v.15-21)
1st Samuel 2:12-36 "Mentoring and Serving" 1. The danger of serving without surrender (v.12-17) 2. Serving like Samuel, and growing in God (v.18-21) 3. The cost of neglect to discipline…
1st Samuel 1:1– 2:11 “A Mother’s Prayer” 1. Hannah’s hurting heart and being childless (ch.1:1-7) 2. Praying quietly to The Lord for His help (ch.1:8-18) 3. The power of preserving…