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
The Cracks in the Crown: Saul’s Disobedience and the Beginning of His Downfall In 1 Samuel 13–14, Saul’s impatience and partial obedience begin to unravel his kingship. As pressure mounts from the Philistines, Saul oversteps his role, while Jonathan demonstrates bold faith in the Lord. These chapters reveal the contrast between fear and trust, authority … Continued
Victory, Warning, and the Coming Test: Israel’s Deliverance and the Gathering Storm Chapter 11 through 13:7. Background on Ammonites and Philistines, the defeat of Na’hash the Ammonite, Samuel’s long speech to the people, the call of the Lord to come back to Him even when we fail, the Good News that the Lord is making … Continued