1 Samuel 19
Saul sent agents to David’s house to watch for him and kill him in the morning. But his wife Michal warned David, “If you don’t escape tonight, you will be dead tomorrow!” So she lowered David from the window, and … Read the rest
Saul sent agents to David’s house to watch for him and kill him in the morning. But his wife Michal warned David, “If you don’t escape tonight, you will be dead tomorrow!” So she lowered David from the window, and … Read the rest
Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as much as himself. (I Samuel 18:3)
Instead of being grateful for the friendship formed between Jonathan and David, it enraged and escalated Saul’s jealousy, envy and paranoia. He did … Read the rest
David said to Saul, “Don’t let anyone be discouraged by him; your servant will go and fight this Philistine!” (I Samuel 17:32)
This well-loved story might actually be more about David vs. Saul than David vs. Goliath. Saul should have … Read the rest
The Lord said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? … I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem because I have selected for myself a king … Read the rest
Then the word of the Lord came to Samuel, “I regret that I made Saul king, for he has turned away from following me and has not carried out my instructions.” So Samuel became angry and cried out to the … Read the rest
Jonathan replied, “My father has brought trouble to the land. Just look at how I have renewed energy because I tasted a little of this honey.” (I Samuel 14:29)
In this text we see leadership matters. Character matters. While … Read the rest
Samuel said to Saul, “You have been foolish. You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you. It was at this time that the Lord would have permanently established your reign over Israel, but now your reign … Read the rest
“As for me, I vow that I will not sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you. I will teach you the good and right way.” (I Samuel 12:23)
The people’s cry for a king could have left … Read the rest
When Saul heard these words, the Spirit of God suddenly came powerfully on him, and his anger burned furiously. (I Samuel 11:6)
Saul was going about his daily business when troubling news regarding the plight of his people reached him. … Read the rest
When Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all the signs came about that day. (I Samuel 10:9)
The old adage, ‘Be careful what you wish for,’ is realized in this chapter. God gave the people of … Read the rest