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Back to Search1 Samuel 15: Saul Makes Excuses for Falling Short
Season 9 Episode 8
Even though Saul has been told that his descendants will not be king and that God has chosen another man to replace him, that person has not been rev…
2 years, 3 months ago
1 Samuel 13-14: The Fall of Saul
Season 9 Episode 7
In 1 Samuel 13 and 14, the Israelites are hopeful that Saul is the answer to the long-awaited promise made in Genesis. While it looks to them that S…
2 years, 4 months ago
1 Samuel 10-12: The Rise of King Saul
Season 9 Episode 6
In 1 Samuel 10, 11, and 12, our story has a back-and-forth feel like a game...a chess game.
Each team now has a king. Team Israel has a king – Saul. T…
2 years, 4 months ago
1 Samuel 8-10: Israel Finally Gets a King
Season 9 Episode 5
In the first seven chapters of 1 Samuel, we learn the story of Samuel himself. In the following six chapters, we learn of the first King of Israel, …
2 years, 4 months ago
1 Samuel 6+7: Philistines Deliver Golden Rats, Tumors, and a Lesson
Season 9 Episode 4
When we open today in 1 Samuel 6, the Israelites have lost the ark and are suffering without the presence of God. The Philistines have gained the ar…
2 years, 4 months ago
1 Samuel 4 + 5: Eli Falls and The Ark Takes a Tour of Terror
Season 9 Episode 3
Chapters 4 and 5 of the Book of 1 Samuel, are part of what is called the ark narrative because they tell the story of the Philistine's victory over I…
2 years, 4 months ago
1 Samuel 2 + 3: Hannah Sings, Samuel's Called, and Eli Can't Stop His Sinning Sons
Season 9 Episode 2
In chapters 2 and 3 of the Book of 1 Samuel, the story transitions from Hannah and the birth of her son Samuel who will be the future prophet and pri…
2 years, 5 months ago
1 Samuel Overview + 1: Hannah Cancels Persecution with Prayer
Season 9 Episode 1
In chapter 1 of the Book of 1 Samuel, we meet Hannah. At this point in her life, her husband is not enough to bring her joy. She is overwhelmed by h…
2 years, 5 months ago
Ruth: How's Ruth's Genealogy Ends in the Christmas Story
Season 8 Episode 5
In this final episode from the Book of Ruth, we will bring Ruth’s story full circle back to Christmas because Ruth's genealogy leads to Christ. For t…
2 years, 5 months ago
Ruth 4: Advent Bonus - Joy
Season 8 Episode 4
Welcome to the Ruth Advent series! We hope this amazing story will make Advent come alive for you in a new way. We recommend you play Ruth Episode 4…
2 years, 5 months ago