1 Samuel 8 || A King Like The Nations

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1 Samuel 8 || A King Like The Nations

April 21, 2024 • Don Logan • 1 Samuel 8

In chapter 8 of I Samuel the people and the leaders of Israel come to Samuel and request a King to rule over them. Samuel doesn't like this request. God doesn't seem to like it either. And yet, God tells Samuel to obey the voice of his people and give them a King.

And so, the monarchy begins in this ambiguous and enigmatic way.

Maybe this chapter is about something else bigger altogether?

Maybe this is yet another story that God keeps telling us over and over again all through the Old Testament.

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1 Samuel 12 || Samuel's Priestly Ministry

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In I Samuel 12 we experience the height of Samuel's priestly ministry to God's people. Samuel explains God's faithfulness and brings the Hebrew nation to their knees in repentance and regret. But it's what he shares with them after this moment that will give them (and all of us) hope for a flourishing future beyond, and maybe even because of their (our) past sins.

1 Samuel 11 || A Savior-King!

May 12, 2024 • Jacob Collins • 1 Samuel 11

Samuel has anointed Saul and announced him to the twelve tribes as Israel's first king. "Long live the king!" But last week's passage ended with an ominous cliffhanger: But some worthless fellows said, "How can this man (Saul) save us?" Chapter 11 begins with an enemy invasion of one of the young kingdom’s outlying territories. This passage provides a real-time answer to that rhetorical question....but the answer isn't obvious. Saul will get a second chance to embrace God's call and commission. Will he make the most of this do-over, or will he make the same mistake as last week?

1 Samuel 10 || Long Live The King!

May 5, 2024 • Don Logan • 1 Samuel 10

Saul has been called and identified to kingship by the prophet of God. So now Samuel shares a path with Saul that will bring him more personal confirmation of his calling, and also provide an opportunity to initiate his role of protector, captain and savior of his people. Will Saul embrace his role, or will he avoid and abandon his calling?