1 Samuel

1 Samuel 29:1-31:13 The Last Days of King Saul

Wed, May 21, 2025

Duration: 53 mins 17 secs

David benefits from Divine Providence while Saul and his dynasty comes to an end.The Decree of God always has the final word.

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1 Samuel 28:1-28:25 Kings, Philistines and Witches

Wed, May 14, 2025

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Samuel 26:1-28:25

Series: 1 Samuel

Duration: 53 mins 8 secs

These chapters are filled with intrigue. David spares the life of the King - again; Not trusting King Saul, David makes an alliance with the enemy, the Philistines, but uses deception to begin cleansing territory later to be in his Kingdom. When God will not answer Saul, he consults a witch to summon Samuel from the region of the dead!

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1 Samuel 25:1-44 David, Nabal, and Abigail

Wed, May 07, 2025

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Series: 1 Samuel

Duration: 53 mins 54 secs

David is spared a lifetime of guilt; In a moment of haste and anger he is on the march to kill the "harsh and badly behaved" Nabal and all of his male employees. But Nabal's "discerning and beautiful" wife, Abigail, intervenes and calms David's anger. This is a great episode in David's climb to the throne.

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1 Samuel 22:1-24:22 Beginning the Exile

Wed, Apr 30, 2025

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Samuel 22:1-224:22

Series: 1 Samuel

Duration: 50 mins 26 secs

This chapter details the beginning of the exile of David, his family, and his 'followers.' We highlight the difference in character between David and Saul, and Jonathan makes his last cameo appearance with David.

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1 Samuel 20 & 21 David Begins His Exile

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Samuel 20:1-21:15

Series: 1 Samuel

Duration: 44 mins 40 secs

The relationship between David and Jonathan is sealed by a covenant. Jonathan learns that Saul definitely wants David killed, and David begins his roughly ten years of exile.

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1 Samuel 18:1-19 The Foundation For David

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Samuel 18:1-19

Series: 1 Samuel

Duration: 50 mins 36 secs

In this chapter we see the foundation for the building of a new Kingdom and a new King. The interpersonal relationships formed here will be crucial for establishing the Davidic kingdom.

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1 Samuel 17:1-58 David and Goliath

Wed, Apr 02, 2025

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Series: 1 Samuel

Duration: 52 mins 14 secs

One of the best-loved stories in the Old Testament, David and Goliath captivates the attention of young and old alike. Join us as we try to recreate, in part, this epic portion of history in the budding nation of Israel.

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1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introducing David

Wed, Mar 19, 2025

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Series: 1 Samuel

Duration: 53 mins 32 secs

Now that Saul has been fired, though he will still serve as King for several more years, we are introduced to David. He is known as a man after God's own heart.

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1 Samuel 15:1-35 The Kingdom is Removed From Saul

Wed, Mar 12, 2025

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Series: 1 Samuel

Duration: 52 mins 30 secs

God gives Saul a job complete with instructions. Saul disobeys the rules. God fires him. Pretty simple. Do the job God's way, or hit the highway.

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1 Samuel 14:1-52 Jonathan Supersedes Saul

Wed, Mar 05, 2025

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Samuel 14:1-52

Series: 1 Samuel

Duration: 50 mins 59 secs

Jonathan leads the charge against the Philistines and shows himself more competent than his father in wisdom and in battle. Though he will remain King for a few more decades, Saul has shown fatal weaknesses in this chapter.

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