Resources from 1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer

In the first chapter of 1 Samuel, we are faced with the story of Hannah’s confident trust in God and her courageous obedience. Where there …

Eli's Wicked Sons & God's Rebuke

Eli’s sons, priests who have been charged with the responsibility to stand in the gap between people and God, are living dishonorably by abusing their …

God Speaks, Samuel Hears

In 1 Samuel 3, we are left in the wake of Eli’s sons’ wicked deeds as their family of priests does not faithfully stand in …

Glory Departed

After suffering a great loss in battle, Israel’s army decides to take things into their own hands and put hope in what God provided rather …

The Lord's Heavy Hand

Even as we enter into a dark place in this story where the Israelites have overvalued the ark and undervalued God himself, we see that …

The People Demand a King

While God warns the people through Samuel that if he gives them the king they want then they will beg him for relief, they don’t …

The Fierce King

God delivered the king that the Israelites asked for as they neglected the kingship of our Creator and instead demanded the physical comforts of a …

Desperation and Disobedience

Israel accepts Saul as their king. He has proven himself victorious, and they have not yet seen his failure for what it is; however, we …

The Faith of Jonathan

Saul and Jonathan are left to fight the incoming army with 600 fragile men, two swords, an armor bearer, and a cursed priest. While Saul …

Saul's Foolish Oath

When we allow our self-regard to consume us, becoming controlling and putting ourselves at the center, we put ourselves in opposition to what God is …

Obedience Over Sacrifice

God commands Saul to destroy the Amalekites to bring justice and for no selfish gain, but Saul disobeys and keeps for himself any animal of …

Saul Rejected, David Anointed

Saul has been rejected as king by God, so God instructs Samuel to go to Bethlehem to anoint the next king that God has chosen. …

David and Goliath

While the story of David and Goliath is a familiar one for most of us, God’s living Word reveals new convictions and truth for us …

Saul's Jealousy and David's Success

Saul is on the decline, and David is on the rise. While it is obvious that God is with David in whatever he does, Saul …

Jonathan's Loyalty

In 1 Samuel 20, Jonathan’s loyalty to God and humble submission to what he is doing in David’s life is the undertone for everything that …

David Flees from Saul

In 1 Samuel 21, David, who has shown that he is not afraid of those who oppose God, is now fearful and on the run …

The Slaughter of the Priests

In 1 Samuel 22, Saul learns that David is gaining some traction, and he becomes unhinged. Saul’s fear and insecurity flare up in this perceived …

David Spares Saul

In 1 Samuel 24, David finds himself in a position of power with an opportunity to elevate himself to the position of king. However, he …

David & Abigail

In 1 Samuel 25, we see David in a time of weakness. When he is rejected and demeaned by Nabal, he acts rashly and takes …

The Death of Saul and His Dynasty

In 1 Samuel 31, we come to the conclusion of the book, which ends with Saul’s tragic death. As Saul’s battle for control reaches its …

1 Samuel 31:1-13

1 Samuel 30:1-31

1 Samuel 29:1-11

1 Samuel 28:1-25

1 Samuel 27:1-12

1 Samuel 25:1-44

1 Samuel 25:1-44

1 Samuel 26:1-25

1 Samuel 24:1-22

1 Samuel 22:3-23

1 Samuel 21:1-22:2

1 Samuel 20:1-42

1 Samuel 19:1-24

1 Samuel 18:1-30

1 Samuel 17:31-58

1 Samuel 17:1-31

1 Samuel 16:14-23

1 Samuel 16:1-13

1 Samuel 15:24-35

1 Samuel 15:10-23

1 Samuel 15:1-9

1 Samuel 15:1-35

1 Samuel 14:24-52

1 Samuel 13:15-14:23

1 Samuel 13:1-14

1 Samuel 12:1-25

1 Samuel 10:27-11:15

1 Samuel 10:1-26

1 Samuel 9:1-27

1 Samuel 8:1-22

1 Samuel 7:3-17

1 Samuel 6:1-7:2

1 Samuel 5:1-12

1 Samuel 4:1-22

1 Samuel 3:1-21

1 Samuel 2:27-35

1 Samuel 2:12-26

1 Samuel 2:1-11

1 Samuel 1:19-28

1 Samuel 1:9-18

1 Samuel 1:1-8