Podcast Episodes

1 Samuel ch.18 - Everybody Loves David!

David is a national hero. Shaul conscripts him to his army.

But with every success, Shaul's jealousy and suspicion intensify.

David is beloved. By Sh…

3 years, 6 months ago

1 Samuel ch.17 - David and Goliath

David fights Goliath. The unarmed shepherd against the giant armour-clad warrior. Indeed this has become a cultural metaphor.

But what sort of David …

3 years, 6 months ago

1 Samuel ch.16 - "Spirit of God" or an "Evil Spirit"?

Samuel is sent to anoint a new king, and visits Yishai's family in Bethlehem. Seven sons don't find favour with God, but the youngest - David - is ch…

3 years, 6 months ago

1 Samuel ch.15 - Amalek: "God Has Torn the Kingdom From You!"

Shaul is instructed by God to fight Amalek and to annihilate them.

But Shaul is derelict in his fulfillment of God's instruction. God sends Shmuel to…

3 years, 6 months ago

1 Samuel Ch.14 - Where's Yonatan?

The Philistines attack. Saul is left with only 600 men. It is looking dire. But then Yonatan demonstrates that one can win with just 2 soldiers!

Saul…

3 years, 6 months ago

1 Samuel ch.13 - Saul Can't Wait!

This is Saul's War of Independence.

Saul knows and Samuel knows that the King needs to wait seven days for the prophet before the war starts.

But Sau…

3 years, 6 months ago

1 Samuel ch.12 - Samuel's Speech

At the national assembly to crown King Saul, Samuel steps down from the national leadership.

But what does he want to impart to the nation and their …

3 years, 6 months ago

1 Samuel ch.11 - Saul Proves Himself

King Saul has been crowned, not once - but twice! But he is in denial. He returns to his farm and hardly acts as a king. But our chapter represents a…

3 years, 6 months ago