Category: 1 Samuel

I know, the title of this study lesson is a bit gaudy. But, as a long-time musician I know how it feels to get that first paying music gig. So, what does this have to do with the Biblical story of David and Saul? Absolutely nothing! So, let’s continue… 1 Samuel – Saul Hires David […]

So, what does a king look like? What does a president look like? This is a question Samuel faces when God sends him to anoint a new king for Israel. Remember in chapter 15, God rejected Saul as king because he did not obey. Now, Samuel’s task is to anoint a new king to follow […]

Many people today are appalled at some of the commands God gave to His people. Personally, I often ask myself the same question; “Why does every person, and even livestock have to die?” We’re about to find out why. And, today’s Bible study reveals a turning point for the reign of Saul. In chapters to […]

As I read chapter 13 from 1 Samuel, I thought about what’s happening in America today. Fear We’ll learn how fear moves Israel (and Saul) further away from God. And, the lesson is a valuable one for the USA because we sometimes let fear drive our country – instead of depending upon God to take […]

Samuel warned them. God warned them. I’m talking about Israel’s forever begging for a king to reign over them. The old saying; “Be careful what you ask for, you might get it.” certainly rings true in the Book of 1 Samuel as we will later see. But, for now Samuel gives his farewell speech to […]

What’s the difference between a ruler and a leader? I asked myself this question as I read through chapter 11 of 1 Samuel. Although Saul was anointed king of Israel by Samuel and accepted by the people, he had not yet proven his ability as a leader. But, we’ll discover that God can turn anyone […]

An unlikely king – hiding among the the baggage? Yes, Saul was a tall young man. But, did that qualify him to become King of Israel? We’ll find out in later chapters but, in this passage from 1 Samuel the spirit of God comes upon Saul. Samuel introduces him and the people (at least most […]

The unwilling king: What is a responsible leader? Well, you could most likely give several viable descriptions, couldn’t you? And, in today’s world of Facebook and Twitter, most people could certainly give their description of a “good” or “bad” leader. So, where does that leave us with Saul? Let’s find out in 1 Samuel how […]

  1 Samuel chapter 9 is a very interesting passage. It shows the power of God in knowing what lies in store for us – even when we are involved in mundane, everyday routines. Remember, in the last lesson (Samuel 8) the people asked for a king. Even though God knew better, He was about […]

I have a quick question for you: Have you ever wanted something in your life which turned out to be really awful? Yes, me too! We’ve all heard the saying; “Be careful what you wish for.” haven’t we? Well, today’s Bible study tells how Israel asks Samuel for a king. And, little did they know […]