2024: Daily Devotional Thought and Bible Reading

October 8 - 1 Samuel 14:16-23 - Who’s Missing?

October 8, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 14:16–23, 1 Timothy 1—3

1 Samuel 14:16-23 - “Who’s Missing?” - Take note of where King Saul is and what he does. Didn’t he learn anything from the past? Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 1-3

October 7 - 1 Samuel 14:1-15 - Who’s the Real Leader

October 7, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 14:1–15, 2 Thessalonians

1 Samuel 14:1-15 - “Who’s the Real Leader” - In every organization there are elected leaders and real leaders. Today Jonathan steps into the role as the real leader. Which are you? Scripture Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1-3

2024: Daily Devotional Thought and Bible Reading Intro

January 1, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty

October 6 - 1 Samuel 13:15-23 - A Fall before the Enemy

October 6, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 13:15–23, 1 Thessalonians

1 Samuel 13:15-23 - “A Fall before the Enemy” - The downward spiral continues in this defeat. Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1-5

October 5 - 1 Samuel 13:8-14 - “A Heart for God

October 5, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 13:8–14, Colossians

1 Samuel 13:8-14 - “A Heart for God” - God is always looking for men and women, boys and girls, who will follow Him wholeheartedly. Are you? Scripture Reading: Colossians 1-4

October 4 - 1 Samuel 13:1-7 - The Steps Downward

October 4, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 13:1–7, Philippians

1 Samuel 13:1-7 - “The Steps Downward” - No one fails overnight. Hidden steps finally become apparent by their collapse. Here we begin to see Saul’s downward spiral. Scripture Reading: Philippians 1-4

October 3 - 1 Samuel 12:19-25 - Please Pray for Us

October 3, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • Ephesians 4—6, 1 Samuel 12:19–25

1 Samuel 12:19-25 - “Please Pray for Us” - Saul’s words in verse 23 should be a challenge to our hearts. How much do we pray for others? Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4-6

October 2 - 1 Samuel 12:6-18 - Look What God has Done

October 2, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 12:6–18, Ephesians 1—3

1 Samuel 12:6-18 - “Look What God has Done” - Samuel reflects on what God has done to encourage and warn people of what God could and will do in the future. Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1-3

October 1 - 1 Samuel 12:1-5 - The Integrity of Ministry

October 1, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 12:1–5, Galatians 4—6

1 Samuel 12:1-5 - “The Integrity of Ministry” - Samuel is seen as one who faithfully served the Lord as his Master. Scripture Reading: Galatians 4-6

September 30 - 1 Samuel 11:1-15 - Saul is Confirmed

September 30, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • Galatians 1—3, 1 Samuel 11

1 Samuel 11:1-15 - “Saul is Confirmed” - God gave victories and gave the people the freedom to agree with Saul’s rule. Scripture Reading: Galatians 1-3

September 29 - 1 Samuel 10:17-27 - Hiding Away

September 29, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 10:17–27, 2 Corinthians 9—13

1 Samuel 10:17-27 - “Hiding Away” - Saul didn’t want to do it, but God insisted. Seeing God’s sovereignty throughout the book is important. Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 9-13

September 28 - 1 Samuel 10:1-16 - Saul’s Private Anointing

September 28, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 10:1–16, 2 Corinthians 5—8

1 Samuel 10:1-16 - “Saul’s Private Anointing” - Behind the scenes God was preparing Saul for his public position. Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5-8

September 27 - 1 Samuel 9:14-27 Surely not Me!

September 27, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 9:14–27, 2 Corinthians 1—4

1 Samuel 9:14-27 “Surely not Me!” - Saul seems stunned that anyone would appoint him as king, much less God! Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 1-4

September 26 - 1 Samuel 9:1-13 - An Introduction to Saul

September 26, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 9:1–13, 1 Corinthians 13—16

1 Samuel 9:1-13 - “An Introduction to Saul” - Here we get our first glimpse at the man soon to become king. Take note of his character qualities. Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13-16

September 25 - 1 Samuel 8:10-22 - A Warning and a Will

September 25, 2024 • Dr. Roger McCarty • 1 Samuel 8:10–22, 1 Corinthians 9—12

1 Samuel 8:10-22 -“A Warning and a Will” - Man’s will will be given into by God. Oh, the terrible consequences yet ahead. Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 9-12