Tag Archives: 1 Samuel

38About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal and he died. This simple verse gives the outcome of what was probably a stroke. But the story leading up to it is a contrast between wicked husband and noble wife. Abigail had the misfortune of living with an evil man. She kept her character upright evenContinue reading “11May 2011 1Samuel 25:38”

2All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. I would not want to lead a group of men like this. They are more trouble than they are worth. But they do have one thing in common: theyContinue reading “10May 2011 1Samuel 22:2”

4Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you want me to do, I’ll do for you.” Jonathan is the next in line for the throne as king. His father, Saul, most certainly wants his son to succeed him. But the Lord has made David king instead. Jonathan and David have a very close friendship. Jonathan is OKContinue reading “9May 2011 1Samuel 20:4”

14In everything he did he had great success, because the LORD was with him. In recent years the Gospel has been twisted by some preachers. They have tied material collection with the presence of God. If a person is walking with the Lord, so the preaching goes, then your bank account will increase. But thisContinue reading “8May 2011 1Samuel 18:14”

14But Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What is this lowing of cattle that I hear?” Disobedience always leaves a trail. Saul and his army were supposed to kill every living thing among the Amalekites, but they didn’t. The Lord wanted simple obedience, and Saul made it complicated. HeContinue reading “7May 2011 1Samuel 15:14”

46Then Saul stopped pursuing the Philistine, and they withdrew to their own land. As I read this account of this battle, I see Saul, the king, throwing a temper-tantrum. His son accomplished much more than he did, or at least he was going to get more glory than himself. And Saul did not want toContinue reading “6May 2011 1Samuel 14:46”

22 So on the day of the battle not a soldier with Saul and Jonathan had a sword or spear in his hand; only Saul and his son Jonathan had them. Simple technology was withheld from the Israelites in order to keep them oppressed. Today, simple technology is also the tool of oppression. But IContinue reading “5May 2011 1Samuel 13:22”

6The Spirit of the LORD will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person. The Prophet Samuel has laid out a very specific series of signs for Saul to confirm that the LORD really is speaking to him. Specific numbers of men, goats,Continue reading “4May 2011 1Samuel 10:6”

19But the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We want a king over us. 20Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.” It is a sad day when a godly nation wants to be likeContinue reading “3May 2011 1Samuel 8:19-20”

10The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel, Samuel!” The Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” It can be difficult to know the voice of the Lord at the beginning of our walk as a believer. But it is essential that we learn that voice. We need toContinue reading “2May 2011 1Samuel 3:10”