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Lesson 11 - Victories and Mistakes of Saul

1 Samuel 14

November 26, 2024 • Matthew Allen • 1 Samuel 14

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As chapter thirteen ends, Israel and the giant Philistine army are gathered on opposite sides of a valley. Saul's forces are woefully outnumbered, with only six hundred men available. Jonathan, the king's son, determined that Israel needed to launch forth in battle. His trust in God is seen in 14:6, where he refers to the Philistines as “uncircumcised” and says, “The Lord is not restrained to save by many or by few.”

Lesson 13 - David Anointed King

December 10, 2024 • Dave Pennington • 1 Samuel 16

1 Samuel 16 begins a new section of the book. From here, the focus begins to turn toward David. It has been observed that more is written in the Bible about David than any other character. He is mentioned in sixty-six chapters of the Old Testament and fifty-nine references to him in the New Testament. The study of his life is of great importance to any Bible student.

Lesson 12 - Saul's Outright Rebellion

December 3, 2024 • Matthew Allen • 1 Samuel 15

1 Samuel 15 is one of the most sobering chapters in the Bible. It shows the devastating consequences of disobedience to God. The chapter captures the moment when Saul, Israel's first king, is rejected by God due to his failure to carry out an explicit command. It is a heartbreaking chapter that highlights God's regret over Saul's kingship, Samuel's sorrow, and the ultimate rejection of a leader who prioritized his will over God's. This lesson will guide us through God's directive, Saul’s partial obedience, Samuel's confrontation, and the lessons we can draw for our own lives. It challenges us to consider the importance of total obedience, the dangers of self-justification, and the necessity of eradicating sin. Reflecting on these events reminds us of the critical truth that God desires our complete devotion and that rebellion has serious consequences.

Lesson 10 - The Impatience of Saul

November 19, 2024 • Matthew Allen • 1 Samuel 13

In this lesson, we will explore 1 Samuel 13:1-22 and reflect on the moment when Israel faced the daunting might of the Philistine army. Despite recent victories, Israel's faith was tested as they found themselves ill-prepared and outmatched. During this dire situation, Saul acted impulsively by offering a sacrifice, something he was not authorized to do, instead of waiting for the prophet Samuel as prescribed by God. We will learn valuable lessons about the importance of trusting in God, the dangers of acting out of fear, and the need to always follow God's will, even in the most desperate circumstances.