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1 Samuel: A Refuge and a Reprobate
1 Samuel 22 pictures two men moving in opposite directions. Saul still possesses the throne, but he is descending into paranoia, hatred, and godlessness. David has only a cave, but God is preparing him to be king. Continue reading
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1 Samuel: A Tale of Two Hearts
1 Samuel 18 shows that Jonathan’s love celebrated David’s God-given success, while Saul’s envy turned David’s blessings into threats and led to destructive fear and hostility; today, we must guard our hearts against envy and choose to celebrate others’ successes, trusting God’s purpose and timing for our own lives. Continue reading
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The Way Home
Jesus is the only door to salvation, but His invitation is open to anyone who will come to Him in faith. Continue reading
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1 SAMUEL: David and Goliath
God alone gives the victory. David defeated Goliath not because of superior strength, weapons, or self-confidence, but because he trusted the living God and understood that “the battle is the LORD’s” (1 Samuel 17:47). Continue reading
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Telling the Next Generation
Every generation must intentionally remember the Lord, faithfully live for Him, and deliberately tell the next generation about His greatness and His gospel. Continue reading
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1 SAMUEL: The Cost of Disobedience
King Saul’s downfall did not happen overnight. His compromise had been growing for some time, but in 1 Samuel 15 it finally reaches its tragic conclusion. God gave Saul a clear command regarding the Amalekites, yet Saul chose partial obedience instead of complete obedience. He defeated the enemy but spared King Agag and kept the… Continue reading
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