
1 Samuel: An Overview
Examining the setting, authorship, message and structure of 1 Samuel, exploring themes of humility versus pride and God's anointed king.
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Examining the setting, authorship, message and structure of 1 Samuel, exploring themes of humility versus pride and God's anointed king.

Examining the book of Judges, its authorship, historical setting, and message of Israel's cyclical rebellion and need for righteous leadership.

God arrives to dwell among His rescued people in the tabernacle, marking the climactic end of Israel's exodus from slavery in Egypt. The tabernacle serves as God's dwelling place in the camp, fulfilli

After their miraculous rescue from Egypt, the Israelites begin their wilderness journey to the promised land, but their celebration quickly turns to complaint when they face challenges like bitter wat

God institutes the Passover as a way to spare the Israelites from the final plague while delivering them from Egyptian slavery. This pivotal event demonstrates God's protection of His people through j

Paul's sermon to the sophisticated Athenians in Acts 17 addresses humanity's three fundamental questions: origin, purpose, and destiny - where we came from, why we're here, and where we're going. The

God demonstrates His faithfulness through the story of Joseph in Genesis, orchestrating events to rescue both Joseph from his dire circumstances and the entire world from a devastating global famine.

David stands as the Old Testament's greatest hero yet remains deeply flawed, raising important questions about how believers should relate to his example of faith, courage, and godliness alongside his

Bible in 90 Days – Day 20 – 1 Samuel 3-15 A prophet to Eli, the priest, declaring God’s word: “And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house, and he shall […]

Bible in 90 Days – Day 19 – Judges 15-21, Ruth, 1 Samuel 1-2 Judges 17:6 “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Judges is a hard book to read. Only a single generation after Joshua’s generation: the same generation that followed the pillar […]

Day 17 – Joshua 15 – Judges 3 “Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass.” Joshua 21:45 ESV They did it! All the promises God had made to Israel about the possession of the land had come to […]

Bible in 90 days – Day 12 – Numbers 21-32 So Moses made a bronze serpent and set it on a pole. And if a serpent bit anyone, he would look at the bronze serpent and live. Numbers 21:9 – ESV God’s artistry in foreshadowing here is astonishing. When God provides the solution for a […]