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Live860

by Church 860

Christianity Religion

Season 2

1 Samuel 19:19 thru 22:2

Having fled Saul's murderous rage against him, David meets up with Jonathan. They conspire to learn if Saul has dropped his vendetta against David. Sadly he has not, even trying to kill his own son, Jonathan for befriending David. As they meet for the final time, David learns of Saul's intentions to stop at nothing to kill him. In desperation, David allows fear and doubt to cloud judgement.

1 Samuel 18 thru 19:18

David returns from slaying Goliath as the conquering hero. As the people of Israel pour into the streets, singing songs of David's praise, Saul becomes enraged. He repeatedly tries to kill David in his own household, set's up his daughter as a trap, and sends the young warrior on an impossible mission. Yet, David once again returns victorious as Yahweh preserves the young man He has anointed as King.

1 Samuel 17

The Israeli army is camped across the valley from the Philistines. The Philistine champion, Goliath of Gath, a giant army unto himself challenges the Hebrews-their best man against him in a decisive battle. One unlikely boy rises to the occasion, where seasoned warriors fail.

1 Samuel Chapter 16

Yahweh grieves the day He made Saul King and removes His Spirit from him. This allows a spirit of trouble, rage, anxiety and madness to torment King Saul. Meanwhile, God tells Samuel He has appointed a new king in Bethlehem. One that will pursue God's own heart. At the house of Jesse, the young shepherd boy, David, is anointed. In an attempt to ease Saul's ravings, his staff bring in a skilled harp player to provide music an soothe him. A young man from Bethlehem, named David.

1 Samuel Chapter 15

Through Saul's obedience to his own flesh, his own power and his own desires in sparing King Agag, we take a personal look into our own flesh and the things we reject God for.

1 Samuel Chapter 13:14 thru 14:52

As Jonathan comes into his own as a warrior and a man obedient to God, so his father proves to be the king Samuel warned them about.

1 Samuel Chapter 12-13:14

Samuel gives his final public address, legitimizing Saul as the king and leader of Israel. He establishes the fact he was faithful to the people of Israel as well as to God and could be held blameless, yet he issues one final warning to turn their hearts to Yahweh. He thus steps away from serving as judge while continuing to serve as priest. Saul gathers in personal troops for himself and his son Jonathan. Still subjected to the authority of the Philistines, Jonathan sets off a chain of events reigniting war with them, as Saul assumes priestly authority that is not his.

1 Samuel Chapters 10-11

As Saul encounters Samuel for the first time, Yahweh gives him three signs. This confirms his appointment as King of Israel. In order to win the hearts and minds of his people, Saul launches a cunning military plan to route an enemy attack. With his leadership skill established, Saul steps into his place on the throne.

1 Samuel Chapters 7 thru 9

Samuel now serves the nation as defacto leader as well as prophet and priest. He appoints his sons as judges over Israel, though they rule over the people with bribes, oppression, and disobedience to Yahweh. The people come to Samuel and demand he appoint a king, just like the nations around them. Though it is not God's plan, he directs Samuel to give the people what they wish for, and appoints Saul, the first King of Israel.

1 Samuel Chapters 5, 6 thru 7:13

What's an emmrod? You'll find out, and learn they are something you never want have. The Philistines suffer the consequences of stealing the Ark of the Covenant, and endeavor to send it back to Israel. Once back, the Israelites choose to handle it in a way not spelled out in the Levitical law and suffer consequences of their own. Samuel, now a man and leading Israel as prophet and priest, calls for a national repentence.

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