In 1 Samuel 13-16, Saul's reign begins with initial victories against the Philistines but quickly turns sour due to his impatience and disobedience to God's commands, leading to his rejection as king in favor of David, whom Samuel anoints as Saul's successor.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Samuel 16; I Samuel 18:6-9; Psalm 59 Have you ever made a bad decision? It happens, doesn’t it? The Israelites found...
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In 1 Samuel 9-12, Saul, anointed as king by Samuel, goes through a series of events that confirm his kingship. Despite initial doubts and challenges, Saul is accepted as king, leading to a period of rejoicing and the beginning of his reign over Israel, as Samuel delivers a final public speech emphasizing the importance of obedience to God.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Samuel 9:2, 14-17; I Samuel 12:6-15, 20-25 For today’s reading, you will need 3 boxes. One of the boxes should have a...
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the essence of Easter, then unpack the rich stories in the books of Judges and Ruth.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Samuel 4:1-10a; I Samuel 6:1-3; I Samuel 8:6-8; 19-22 Start off your time today by playing a game of “What could...
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In 1 Samuel 4-8, the Philistines capture the ark of the Lord after defeating Israel in battle, leading to calamity and divine judgment upon them. The ark eventually returns to Israel, and Samuel leads the nation, but the people demand a king, prompting warnings of the consequences of monarchy from both Samuel and the Lord.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Samuel 1:11-18; 20-27; I Samuel 2:18-21; 1 Samuel 3 Have you ever prayed for something and had to wait a long...
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In 1 Samuel 1-3, Hannah's fervent prayer for a child is answered with the birth of Samuel, whom she dedicates to the Lord. Samuel's early life unfolds in the presence of Eli, marked by divine callings and prophetic visions amidst the corruption of Eli's sons.
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read Ruth 2:18-20. What does Naomi say that Boaz is to their family? She refers to him as a “family redeemer.” Jewish...
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In Ruth 1-4, Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz navigate loss, loyalty, and love amidst challenging circumstances. Ruth's unwavering devotion to Naomi leads to unexpected blessings, culminating in her marriage to Boaz and the birth of their son Obed, who becomes an ancestor of King David.
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March 25-31 is HOLY WEEK. Each day this week we will add an additional passage from the New Testament that walks us through what happened...
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