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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

DAVID THE FUGITIVE1 Samuel 21–25 “Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God” (1 Sam. 23:16). The fugitive years were some of the most important to David spiritually. Out of the painful experiences recorded in these chapters came some of David’s most beautiful psalms. OverviewIn flight, David liedContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

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”

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”