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…