“When Sha’ul saw the army of the P’lishtim, he became afraid — it struck terror in his heart.” -1 Samuel 28:5 Wanna know what the ultimate source of confidence is? It’s knowing you have obeyed God’s commands and are in good standing with your Creator. A person who has lived a holy life possesses a […]

“The P’lishtim assembled; then they went and pitched camp at Shunem; while Sha’ul gathered all Isra’el together and pitched camp at Gilboa.”-1 Samuel 28:4 Verse 4 sets the stage for the battle about to begin. The Philistines had set up their camp at Shunem on the mountainside opposite of Gilboa where Saul set up his […]

“Now Sh’mu’el was dead; all Isra’el had mourned him and buried him in his city, Ramah. Also Sha’ul had expelled from the land those who tell the future by communicating with the dead or with a demonic spirit.”-1 Samuel 28:3 To set the scene for what’s about to happen, 1st Samuel reminds us that one […]

Today we begin 1 Samuel Chapter 28. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James Version, click HERE. “In due time the P’lishtim assembled their armies for war against Isra’el. Akhish told David, ‘You know, of course, that you and your men will join me and the army in battle.’  David answered […]

Ever heard of that branch of Protestant theology known as Calvinism? One of its core tenets is the doctrine of predestination. This belief asserts that God has eternally chosen those He will bring to Himself, not based on any foreseen merit or action on their part but purely out of His mercy and will. Folks, […]