DAVID IN SAUL’S COURT1 Samuel 18–20 “When Saul saw how successful [David] was, he was afraid of him” (1 Sam. 18:15). Character is often revealed in how a person reacts to success. Especially the success of others! Biography: JonathanJonathan is one of the most attractive of Old Testament characters. Though heir to Saul’s throne, JonathanContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
SHEPHERD AND SAVIOUR1 Samuel 16–17 “I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel” (1 Sam. 17:45). When the obstacles we face seem overwhelming, it helps to remember the young shepherd boy, David, whose faith gave him courage to face the giant Goliath. Biography: DavidDavid wasContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
SAUL’S FLAWS1 Samuel 13–15 “Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king” (1 Sam. 15:23). Too often success breeds pride. When that happens, there’s a real danger that we will no longer rely on—or obey—the Lord. OverviewFacing a powerful Philistine army, Saul panicked and officiated at a sacrificeContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
ISRAEL’S FIRST KING1 Samuel 8–12 “Give us a king to lead us” (1 Sam. 8:6). The story of Israel’s transition to a monarchy reminds us that the root of our problems is often in ourselves. Definition of Key TermsKing. In Old Testament times kings controlled all the functions of government-legislative, executive, and judicial. The peopleContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE LOST ARK1 Samuel 4–7 “A god has come into the camp” (1 Sam. 4:7). We should never take the symbols of our faith for the reality. Yet to many, symbols are important. Definition of Key TermsThe ark of the covenant. The ark was the holiest object in Israel’s religion. This box-like, gold-covered object containedContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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