Here you will find a commentary on the book of Samuel. Samuel was an 11th-century BC Hebrew prophet , spiritual leader and the last judge of Israel. He bridged the era of judges and the monarchy, before Samuel judges led Israel after Samuel Kings led Israel. He was born to Hannah in Ramathaim-Zophim (c. 1100s BC). He was raised in Shiloh by Eli, received his calling as a boy, led Israel to repentance at Mizpah, and anointed both Saul and David as kings. These 2 1 and 2 Samuel were once one single volume and record the details of Israels history and the events that unfolded during Samuels lifetime.
Revealed Part 1 | 1 Samuel 16
Samuel grieves. He fears. He makes assumptions. Samuel is profoundly human. Yes, even Samuel, what a relief. I want to sit with Samuel for a moment because it’s easy to forget that the great heroes of Scripture were not immune to disappointment. Samuel was a prophet unlike any other. Scripture tells us that not one…
1 Samuel 15 | Called and Tested
God’s initial call often aligns with a person’s natural abilities or desires (what they can and want to do). Over time he tests not their ability but their heart. The test reveals the heart by demanding surrender in the very area where self-will is strongest. This test works to deepen relationship and intimacy with God.…
Saul’s Foolish Command | 1 Samuel 14:24-46
What Saul teaches us in this portion of Scripture is that poor leadership, focused inward rather than outward toward the people, will often lead people into sin. For these kinds of leaders, being obeyed becomes more important than guiding others to obey God. Their authority serves to bolster their own confidence and preserve their image.…
The Illegitimate Offering | 1 Samuel 13
1 Samuel 13 | The Illegitimate Offering The people of Israel were about to go into battle against an army much larger. They were waiting for Samual to arrive and make the offering, they wouldn’t go into battle without it. Saul wanted the battle to begin, Samuel was late. Saul decided to make the offering…
The Spirit: Gentle Breath or Violent Wind | 1 Samuel 10-11
There is an account on Mount Horeb where the prophet Elijah is afraid and hiding. The Lord approaches him and a there is a violent rushing wind passes that breaks the rocks, then there is earthquake and then a fire, God is in none of them. Then comes a gentle breeze, and in the still,…
King , Judge and Mediator | 1 Samuel 8 | Kim Blenkhorn
Israel asked for a king like all the other nations—for three reasons they said: to judge them, to go before them, and to fight their battles. The Judge They wanted someone to uphold justice and teach truth. someone who was an expert in the law of God—like Moses—who could punish the wicked and pardon the…
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