1 Samuel

1 Samuel chapter 11 illustrates the reason Israel wanted an earthly king. The Ammonites took the city of Jabesh in siege. The Israelites in Jabesh

1 Samuel chapter 12 is a powerful example of how occasionally looking back can help bolster our confidence in God’s faithfulness for the future. Samuel

In 1 Samuel chapter 13, King Saul has his defining moment; the point in time when he must decide if he will trust God, or

1 Samuel chapter 14 is an interesting comparison between King Saul’s half-hearted faith, and his son Jonathan’s complete confidence in God. Jonathan knows that God’s

1 Samuel chapter 15 is a frightening chapter for anyone that “does their own thing” concerning their relationship with God. The chapter begins with Samuel

1 Samuel chapter 16 provides a great example of how we are so limited in our ability to see past the “outer man” to know what

1 Samuel 17 is perhaps the most famous story in the entire Bible. The continuous lesson of the book has been to remind us that

1 Samuel chapter 18 contrasts the shepherd-boy David and King Saul. Fresh from his victory over Goliath, David was brought to the king. Remember that

1 Samuel chapter 19 continues to contrast King Saul and David, this time through the eyes of the people closest to them. The chapter begins,

1 Samuel chapter 20 reminds us of our need for trustworthy friends. It is almost cliché to tell a friend to “trust God” when they