This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel looking back now at chapter 13 verses 13-14.  We temporarily go back because I want to look at this new character (new in the text, not new to us, in chapter 16) David, this man after God’s own heart.  Saul had been highlighted, showing us why…

This Sunday, we are back now and continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel chapter 15.  In this chapter we see Saul highlighted again, and we are shown why he is rejected as king of Israel and why God had chosen another, David.  Saul is given instructions by Samuel from the Lord to obey. …

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, and are again in chapter 13, looking at verse 15 through chapter 14.  In this long text we see a comparison the narrator makes between Saul and his son Jonathan.  Jonathan, a true spiritual man makes some amazing faith filled decisions in his desire…

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, and are now at chapter 13, verses 1-14.  In this text we see Saul in more action as the new king.  His desire is to deal with these occupying Philistines in the country of Israel.  His son, Jonathan, has a very successful military defeat…

This Sunday, as we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, we now come to chapter 12.  In this text we see Samuel as a now older man choosing to step down to just a prophet, and no longer a judge, – sort of a semi-retirement.  At this Gilgal assembly, sort of a court…

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, looking at the narrative, dramatic story of chapter 11.  In this text we see the city of Jabesh-Gilead in eastern Israel in trouble militarily.  This is Saul’s, the first king of Israel, first move and act as king.  With the Lord’s help, and the…

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, looking at the narrative/story of chapter 10.  In this text we see Saul being chosen to be the first king of Israel, and that he is given every help, including, of course, the Lord’s help, to be a successful leader and king.  But we…

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, looking at chapter 9.  In this text we are introduced early, to the new king of Israel, Saul.  Now, because of the people of Israel asking, demanding for a king; it seems as though God, in His care is giving them what they want, but is…

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, looking at chapter 8.  In this text we have a situation in Israel arise because of circumstances (Samuel’s sons), but it is a problem because of a lack of submission to God’s ruling in their lives.  Now because of this situation they are asking;…

This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, looking at chapter 7, verses 2-17.  In this passage we have a major change from the status quo in Israel.  With the ark of the covenant now returned, the people go on with their lives, knowing who Yahweh is, but still serving their false…