The Bible study class was over, and he was heading straight for me. I had watched the expression on this man’s face the entire time I was teaching, and I …
Even Good Ideas Can Be Wrong
Bible Verse: “He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.” (2 Samuel 7:13) Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-8:18 …
A Rocky Transition
Bible Verse: “The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.” …
Even the Best Have Faults
Bible Verse: “Otherwise, as surely as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, who has kept me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, not one …
Can’t Do No Wrong
Bible Verse: “Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had departed from Saul.” (1 Samuel 18:12) Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:1–24:22 David: the “man after God’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14). …
I Know Better
Bible Verse: “‘I regret that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.’ Samuel was angry, and he cried out to the Lord all that …
Off with a Bang
Bible Verse: “When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came powerfully upon him, and he burned with anger.” (1 Samuel 11:6) Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 9:1–11:15 For all the …
Thin-Skinned
Bible Verse: “They said to him, ‘You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.’” (1 Samuel …
Good Foundation, Good House
Bible Verse: “The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his word. And Samuel’s word came to all Israel.” (1 Samuel 3:21) Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel …
From Judges to Kings
Bible Verse: “Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.” (1 Samuel 2:3) Scripture …