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1 Samuel

Season 9

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The book of 1 Samuel is the story of Israel demanding a king, where proud Saul falls and shepherd-hearted David rises, showing that God looks not at appearance but at the heart.

E1 29:04

1 SAMUEL 1

1 Samuel Overview + 1: Hannah Cancels Persecution with Prayer

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In 1 Samuel 1, Hannah prays in desperation asking God for a child. Hannah goes from being barren to receiving Samuel as an answered prayer.

E2 32:04

1 SAMUEL 2-3

1 Samuel 2 +3: Hannah Sings, Samuel's Called, and Eli Can't Stop His Sinning Sons

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In 1 Samuel 2 and 3, the story changes from Hannah and the birth of her son Samuel, to Eli, the current high priest.

E3 27:19

1 SAMUEL 4-5

1 Samuel 4 + 5: Eli Falls and the Ark Takes a Tour of Terror

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1 Samuel 4 and 5 are part of what is called the ark narrative because they tell the story of the Philistine's victory over Israel.

E4 30:43

1 SAMUEL 6-7

1 Samuel 6+7: Philistines Deliver Gold: Rats, Tumors, and a Lesson

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When we open today in 1 Samuel 6, the Israelites have lost the ark he Philistines have gained the ark. Samuel is nowhere to be seen...yet.

E5 30:08

1 SAMUEL 8-10

1 Samuel 8-10: Israel Finally Gets a King

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In the next 6 chapters, of 1 Samuel, we learn of the first King of Israel, Saul. 1 Samuel 8 shows Israel demanding a king to rule them.

E6 24:20

1 SAMUEL 10-12

1 Samuel 10-12: The Rise of King Saul

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In 1 Samuel 10, 11, and 12, our story feels like a chess game. Each team now has a king. Team Israel: Saul and Team God: God.

E7 34:12

1 SAMUEL 13-14

1 Samuel 13-14: The Fall of Saul

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In 1 Samuel 13, the Israelites are hopeful of Saul. Saul is not the king--often called the "second Adam" and he falls fast.

E8 28:24

1 SAMUEL 15

1 Samuel 15: Saul Makes Excuses for Falling Short

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1 Samuel 15 shows the door still open for Saul to redeem himself An opportunity to find favor with the Lord arrives.

E9 29:18

1 SAMUEL 16-17

1 Samuel 16-17: God Sees What Man Can’t...the Heart.

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In 1 Samuel 16 and 17, the reign of Saul as king does not end overnight. It was a gradual process with several lessons for us.

E10 26:22

1 SAMUEL 17

1 Samuel 17: David Defends God, Defeats Goliath

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1 Samuel 17 tells the age-old story of David defeating Goliath by having faith instead of fear. David's heart for the Lord saves the day.

E11 31:22

1 SAMUEL 18-19

1 Samuel 18-19: God Provides People to Protect David

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In 1 Samuel 18 and 19, David has been transformed overnight from a pesky inquisitive baby brother to a celebrated hero.

E12 35:19

1 SAMUEL 20-21

1 Samuel 20-21: Jonathan: David’s Friend of Faith, Hope, and Love

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In 1 Samuel 20 and 21, David is on the run from Saul a man who should love him. He seeks direction in his friend, Jonathan.

E13 27:28

1 SAMUEL 22-23

1 Samuel 22-23: Saul, the Priest-Killing King

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In 1 Samuel 22 and 23, David flees Saul, picking up 400 followers and his family along the way. King Saul searches for a mole.

E14 27:45

1 SAMUEL 24

1 Samuel 24: David is Tested and Tempted in the Wilderness

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In the next 3 episodes, while David is in the wilderness, he is going to have 3 tests. Will he pass all three?

E15 30:14

1 SAMUEL 25

1 Samuel 25: Abigail the Intelligent and Beautiful

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In 1 Samuel 25, two stories are going to take place: Samuel is going to die and David will have his second test in the wilderness.

E16 31:15

1 SAMUEL 26-27

1 Samuel 26-27: David Steals from Saul and Deceives Achish

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In 1 Samuel 26, David will face his 3rd and final test in the wilderness. This last test is a temptation, like the first, to avoid suffering.

E17 23:21

1 SAMUEL 28-29

1 Samuel 28-29: Saul and the Medium of Endor

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In 1 Samuel 28 It's David vs Saul once more. David has God on his side so Saul panics and turns to the medium of Endor.

E18 33:13

1 SAMUEL 30-31

1 Samuel 30-31: Saul’s Fall from Sorcery to Suicide

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David dares in his dangerous game with all 4 Philistine leaders, Saul despairs which ultimately leads to Saul's suicide.