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THE FUGITIVE YEARS END1 Samuel 26–31 “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul” (1 Sam. 27:1). Sometimes the pressure becomes so great that we try to run away. David finally became discouraged and fled to Philistia. As is often the case, the deepening darkness was a harbinger of aContinue reading “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”

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”

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”