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 […]
1K-INTRO-7: Seek First the Kingdom or Lose Your Shalom
We’re continuing on with our review of the key events that led the way to the Book of Kings. So, picking up from where we last left off, the Lord next leads Samuel to the town of BEIT-LECHEM (the House of Bread). In the English-speaking world, this town is otherwise known as “Bethlehem.” It was […]
1K-INTRO-6: Lawlessness — The True Mark of an Anti-Godly Ruler
When we last left off, we were discussing how the Israelites were demanding that Samuel give them a king patterned after the rulers of the Gentile nations. This concerned Samuel, but God allowed it. Now, here’s the key point a lot of homies overlook. During this whole time, the Lord was preparing His Chosen People […]
1K-INTRO-5: God Didn’t Reject Kingship — He Rejected the WRONG KIND of King!
We were discussing the Philistines’ capture of the Ark of the Covenant. And how they were overjoyed that they had achieved victory over Israel’s God. But their joy would be short-lived. The Lord made darn sure the Ark didn’t stay in Philistine territory for very long. He toppled their god idol Dagon and inflicted miserable […]
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