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Strong leadership can make people feel safe when nearby countries are not friendly. During the prophet Samuel’s time, Israel dealt with threats outside the nation and problems within the nation. The judges only gave temporary security. Israel wanted a king. The book of 1 Samuel tells how Israel changed from a group of tribes to a united kingdom. Saul was Israel’s first king, but he did not remain loyal to God. Then God chose David as king. God’s saving plan for Israel and the world became clearer.
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David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders 20 As David became successful, King Saul became his enemy. The Lord rejected Saul because of the king's unfaithfulness, and the Holy Spirit's anointing then rested on David ( 1 Samuel 15:1–16:14 ). When Saul needed someo... The Spirit’s Presence 11 In the Old Testament, the Spirit of the Lord came to people or groups when God gave them a task or chose them for a role. The Spirit empowered judges like Othniel, Gideon, and Jephthah for their duties ( Judges 3:10 ;... Infertility 7 Almost all of the wives of the patriarchs suffered infertility (they were unable to have children) before eventually having children. The only possible exception was Leah, and even she could not have children for some... The Ark of the Covenant 5 The ark of the covenant was a wooden chest covered with gold, located in the Most Holy Place of the Jewish tabernacle, and later the temple. It reminded Israel of God's covenant with them. Inside were the tablets of t... Vows to God 5 A vow to God means something like saying, "If God does 'this', then I will give 'this' to God or his holy place." Examples include: Security and Obedience 4 The Book of Life is a divine record that contains the names of those who belong to God and will receive eternal life ( Revelation 20:12 ). The idea of removing a name from the Book of Life may raise questions about wh... Spirit Empowerment 4 Throughout the Bible, when needed, God gives special abilities to those committed to serving him. The story of Moses and the seventy elders is an early example. It shows that God has acted in special ways among his pe... The Righteous Suffer 4 The book of Job invites readers to examine why we have faith in God. Job lost his possessions, family, and friends. This deeply tested his faith. Yet, he kept trusting God and proved that when Satan accused him, Satan...
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Kingship 4 Israel wanted a king to be “like all the other nations.” By the time of Saul and David, kingship in the ancient Near East was nearly two thousand years old. This was especially true in the Egyptian and Babylonian empi... God’s Change of Mind 4 The Old Testament describes God 34 times as “changing his mind” or “being sorry” (the Hebrew word nakham ). What does this mean? Does God relent, feel pity, experience sorrow, or grieve? One thing is clear: God never... Charismatic Leadership 3 Scripture describes some leaders as charismatic (gifted) because their authority came from God's Spirit. God's Spirit gave them special qualities. The Old Testament judges are often part of this group. These charismat... Calling up the Dead 3 The Old Testament forbids magical practices like spiritism, divination, and necromancy. Necromancy involves contacting dead spirits, usually to seek future guidance (see Deuteronomy 18:9–12 ). Practicing necromancy an... The Priestly Blessing 2 The priestly blessing is a well-known and beloved passage in the Hebrew Bible ( Numbers 6:22–27 ). For centuries, worshipers have found comfort in its short yet meaningful lines. This famous text is simple and disting... Life After Death 2 Writers in the Old Testament describe the place where dead people are as beneath the earth's surface ( Ezekiel 26:20 ). Sometimes, the earth swallows them alive ( Numbers 16:31–33 ; Psalm 55:15 ). But usually, "the co... Our Advocate 2 In the Gospel of John, the Greek word paraklētos refers to the Holy Spirit. This word literally means "called alongside" and describes him as "Advocate" ( John 14:16 , 26 ; 15:26 ; 16:7 ). This term appears in other G... The Coming of the Spirit of God 2 In the Old Testament, the Spirit of God sometimes "came upon" people to give them power for God's work and to prophesy ( Numbers 24:2 ; Judges 3:10 ; 1 Samuel 10:10 ; 16:13 ; Ezekiel 11:5 ). During Jesus' time, many p... Anger 2 Wise people do not get angry quickly. “ A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly ” ( Proverbs 14:29 ). Anger can cause bad judgment, so wise people think before they act ( 14:16 )... Canaanite Religion 2 The Canaanites explained creation or nature in relation to their gods. Each god represented a natural force. They considered the moon, sun, important stars, and visible planets as gods or goddesses. Canaanite gods had... Blessing 1 Before the patriarch Jacob died, he blessed each of his sons and Joseph's sons ( Genesis 49:1–28 ; 48:3–20 ). This was also how his father Isaac had blessed him ( 27:27–29 ). A blessing gives, improves, and enriches l... Bribery and Gifts 1 The Bible provides clear teachings about bribes (payments given to unfairly influence decisions) and gifts (offerings given to show respect or maintain relationships). Bribes are strongly condemned because they corrup...
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Use of 1 Samuel in the New Testament
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