July 1, 2021
Hannah: Grit and Grace in Desperate Circumstances
At a time when people were doing what was right in their own eyes, our hero courageously trusted and committed to what was righteous before God.
Articles for tag: Samuel
May 3, 2021
May 9 | A Kingship of Disobedience
While Saul ruled Israel for 40 years and had many military successes, his reign was checkered with disobedience and neuroses.
April 26, 2021
May 2 | A Cry for Kingship
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.
April 26, 2021
May 2 | Discovery
How do you see God's permissive will at work in this passage?
December 12, 2016
Almighty Favored
By Jennifer Johnson I write a lot of small group Bible study curriculum, and in the process I work with many different churches, different pastors, and different perspectives. One of my favorite clients is a preacher in Atlanta who leans toward the “spirit-filled” side of the spectrum and often talks to his congregation about God”s favor. He encourages his church members to pray for God”s favor in their families, their business dealings, and their health. Sometimes I question the theology of those prayers. Sometimes I question whether I am brave enough to pray them. In the Old Testament we see
June 25, 2012
Lesson for July 1, 2012: Samuel Administers Justice (1 Samuel 4″“7)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone Further evidence of God”s desire for justice is found as we move from the patriarchs and judges to the kings. Samuel is a “bridge” figure between the latter two groups. He had a role unique in Hebrew history. He was a prophet (1 Samuel 3:20), but he was also a judge (7:15). It was Samuel who anointed both King Saul (10:1; 15:1), and later King David (16:13) to rule over Israel. He was a strong and
