Over last four weeks, we had
been meditating on the first
three books of Israelite history.
From Joshua the importance of
obeying God & doing it His way.
Fr Judges, disobedience means
defeat & repentance deliverance.
From Ruth, human faithfulness
facilitates God’s redemption plan.
We continue on the fourth book
of Israelite history First Samuel.
Following the destructive period
of the judges, Samuel prophet
and king-maker, is called by God
to rebuild Israel spiritually and
politically. In time he anoints Saul
as Israel’s first king. But Saul
soon proves unable to rule even
his own heart. Because Saul
lacks a heart for God, he is
rejected by God. Samuel anoints
the young David to take Saul’s
place, which causes a fierce
rivalry resulting in David’s flight
into the wilderness to escape
the jealous king. The book ends
with Saul’s death, clearing the
way for David’s glorious reign.
We’ll cover 1 Sam over 4 parts:-
1S1-7: Samuel the last judge
1S8-15: Saul the first king
1S16-20: David in court & on run
1S21-31: David the king elect
Look out for it/Chris
been meditating on the first
three books of Israelite history.
From Joshua the importance of
obeying God & doing it His way.
Fr Judges, disobedience means
defeat & repentance deliverance.
From Ruth, human faithfulness
facilitates God’s redemption plan.
We continue on the fourth book
of Israelite history First Samuel.
Following the destructive period
of the judges, Samuel prophet
and king-maker, is called by God
to rebuild Israel spiritually and
politically. In time he anoints Saul
as Israel’s first king. But Saul
soon proves unable to rule even
his own heart. Because Saul
lacks a heart for God, he is
rejected by God. Samuel anoints
the young David to take Saul’s
place, which causes a fierce
rivalry resulting in David’s flight
into the wilderness to escape
the jealous king. The book ends
with Saul’s death, clearing the
way for David’s glorious reign.
We’ll cover 1 Sam over 4 parts:-
1S1-7: Samuel the last judge
1S8-15: Saul the first king
1S16-20: David in court & on run
1S21-31: David the king elect
Look out for it/Chris