Reading Time: 2 minutes
Compare David and Goliath. What was each one depending on to bring about victory?
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May 9 | A Kingship of Disobedience
Reading Time: 4 minutes
While Saul ruled Israel for 40 years and had many military successes, his reign was checkered with disobedience and neuroses.
May 9 | Application
Reading Time: 3 minutes
It’s inspiring when leaders make the effort to understand the real-world challenges their followers face. And it’s demoralizing when leaders refuse to do so—or worse, when leaders consider themselves above the rules.
May 9 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
What traits of Saul demonstrate his potential to be a good leader? What character traits expose him as a poor, or foolish, leader?
May 2 | A Cry for Kingship
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The Israelite elders said they wanted a king so they could be “like all the other nations.” But they really wanted Yahweh not to be their king anymore.
May 2 | Application
Reading Time: 3 minutes
We often wonder why God says no to our prayers, but this incident raises a different question: “Why would the Lord say yes to a foolish request?”
May 2 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
How do you see God’s permissive will at work in this passage?
Apr 25 | A New Way of Life
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Christians are clearly called to follow the Lord in the cruciform life. Today’s lesson—the third clear prediction of the cross followed by the request of James and John for chief seats—underlines this.
Apr 25 | Application
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Ironically, we don’t find personal fulfillment by making personal fulfillment our primary goal.