Creation, Covenant, and the Breath of Life (Genesis 2:4–17) Chapters 19 and 20 as King Saul unwinds into more rage and madness, David and Jonathan try to make sense of what is happening. This dramatic soap opera plays out with everyone now clearly seeing that David is meant to be King and Saul is definitely … Continued
From Triumph to Tension: David’s Rise and Saul’s Growing Jealousy Chapters 17 and 18, ending the details of Goliath, looking at the interweaving characters of David, Jonathan and King Saul as Saul’s jealousy of David grows and grows… Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator & Spiritual Director
David and Goliath: Courage, Kingship, and the Heart of a Shepherd Chapter 17, the epic battle between David and Goliath; lots of contrasts between David and King Saul, great details on Goliath, the motivation and heart of young David, and a short video/prayer on the statue of David! Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator & Spiritual Director
The Fall of Saul and the Rise of David: Rejection, Anointing, and the Battle for the Kingdom Chapters 15 and 16; the further decline of King Saul and the introduction of King David. Spiritual warfare, Saul’s sin, Samuel’s sorrow, background of the tribe of Judah, the secret anointing of David…and so much more. Todd Gale: … Continued
Holy War, Divine “Repentance,” and the Unraveling of Saul The end of Chapter 14 and start of 15. Major side-track issue of Holy War, Herem warfare. How do we understand this from a Christian perspective? 6 specific thoughts are detailed. God says he “repents” from making Saul King. Discussion of what that means. Laying the … Continued