Let’s get a quick lay of the land of 1st Samuel. Basically this book can be broken up into 3 main parts as follows: PART ONE: In Chapter 2 we’re presented with what’s called the Song of Hannah. This prayer is a theological feast that highlights God’s attributes and just how sovereign He is. It […]
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1S-INTRO-15: It Was The Corruption Of The Levitical Priesthood That Led To Samuel’s Birth
The 1st Book of Samuel is jam-packed with the most fascinating stories in all of Scripture. We’re going to see Saul transform from being an admired and charismatic king into a crazy and paranoid psychopath. We’ll also see what happened when the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant but were forced to return it […]
1S-INTRO-14: Here’s Your Answer To The Question ‘Did God Want A King For His People?’
Are you aware there are two Messiahs in traditional Judaism? One is known as Messiah Ben Yoseph (the son of Joseph)… And the other is known as Messiah Ben David (the son of David). Messiah Ben Yoseph is one who comes in gentleness and meekness and NOT to fight a war. The prophet Zechariah spoke […]
1S-INTRO-13: One KEY Difference Between Israel’s History & The Histories Of The Gentile Nations
Some modern scholars say that people loyal to King David took it upon themselves to rewrite 1 Samuel in order to validate and glorify his anointing of king… And they were also motivated to paint Saul in a negative light and establish he had no legit right to the throne in order to make his […]
1S-INTRO-12: Did God want Israel to have a king or not?
Did God want Israel to have a king or not? This is one of the biggest issues that scholars and theologians have been debating for centuries. And it all boils down to how one interprets the books of Samuel and then later Kings. On the one hand, Saul being made a king seems to have […]