Samuel is stepping back from his role as judge in Israel. He is NOT stepping back from being the voice of God for the people. Or praying for them. When Israel asked for a king, Samuel KNEW it was a bad move. God was their king, and they rejected Him in doing this. They didn’t […]
It takes three times of God pointing out Saul as king before he actually takes that roll. Saul as king is confirmed the last time in his own town. I’m scratching my head again over timelines. After Samuel told Saul all that he would encounter on his way home, he added that Saul was to […]
The people are NOT happy with Samuel’s sons as rulers over them. They want a king like all the other nations. “Give us a king” they shout. And God does. God knew this day was coming all along. He even mentioned to Moses that Israel would one day have a king. He didn’t tell Moses […]
The Ark of the Lord is back in Israel, but the people are not serving him. They whine instead. Samuel says return to the Lord and He will help you. I’m going to admit straight up that I’m a little confused by the timeline. I always believed that the Ark remained in the home of […]
Israel lost in their battle with the Philistines, and they lost the Ark of the Lord to boot. After their initial shouts of victory, the Philistines cry “send it back” regarding the Ark. This is one of the stories in the Bible that make me laugh. I can see in mt mind’s eye the faces […]