Alrighty, let’s pick up where we left off as we continue with our review of the key events leading up to the Book of Kings. So David, now the newly anointed king, needs a capital city for his kingdom. What happens next is momentous. He conquers the Jebusite city of Jerusalem and makes it his […]
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1K-INTRO-11: God’s Will Wins — Even in the Mess!
We continue with our review of the key events leading up to the Book of Kings. So Saul, Israel’s first king, is now dead, having been slaughtered on the battlefield against the Philistines. Soon after, David is crowned king by his followers and the southern tribe of Judah at Hebron. In the meantime, Abner, Saul’s […]
1K-INTRO-10: The King Who Sought a Witch Versus The King Who Sought God
We continue our review of the key events leading up to the Book of Kings. Saul is preparing to battle the Philistines and is filled with dread. So what does a man do who has abandoned the one and only true God of Israel? He turns to idolatry, that’s what he does. To soothe his […]
1K-INTRO-9: When Vengeance Was in David’s Hand
We’re continuing with our review of the key events leading up to the Books of Kings. When we last left off, David and his men had fled to the desert to escape King Saul. During this time, we encountered what is perhaps one of the most memorable occasions in all of Scripture. Saul is relieving […]
1K-INTRO-8: When Faith Slays Giants and Kings Lose Their Minds
Following on the heels of our last post, the Philistines have returned in full force. And this time, they’ve got a new hero: A 9-foot behemoth named Goliath. This giant had all of Israel, including King Saul, quaking in their boots. However, only David, a young shepherd boy, was not afraid. He offered to fight […]