1 Sam 2:12-36. Eli allowed the sinful practices of his sons to continue because of sentimentality. They became proud, arrogant priests who corrupted the priesthood and made Israel transgress against the Lord. Therefore, God is seen to bring down the house of Eli, while also raising up young Samuel who “ministered before the Lord”. God […]

1 Sam 1:20-2:10. Hannah allowed her need and troubles to bring her to prayer and to faith in God. Her sadness was turned to rejoicing when God answered her prayer, in His way and in His time. In her song of praise she makes amazing declarations about the person, plan and the sovereignty of God. […]

1 Sam 1:1-20. During the dark days of The Judges, Hannah prayed for a son. God had shut up her whom, to work in her life, to bring her to a place of prayer, brokenness and faith. The answer to her prayer was to be an answer for the nation. Her son was to be […]

Hannah was a fervent believer in dark times for Israel and difficult times personally. God brought her to a place of deep need and faith, that she might seek Him all the more. In her need and separation, she came in faith and prayer and God answered her with an answer that delivered a nation! […]

1 Sam 1:1-28. Hannah’s prayer changed a nation with Samuel given as God’s incredioble answer. God brought her to a play of great sorrow, that she might find God in prayer the way she did. Sometimes things in our lives may also be used to bring us to a place of faith that looks to […]

1 Samuel 16-22 (Slideshow Download Available) These chapters introduce us to David, one of The Bibles main, central characters. We see him anointed by Samuel, rejected by Saul, chased into exile and befriended by Jonathon. We are deeply encouraged as we consider the psalms written by David at this time, teaching us deep principles of […]

1 Samuel 1-15 (Slideshow Download Available) In these chapters we see Samuel raised up as the 1st in the order of the prophets and Saul chosen by the people as Israel’s first king.  Saul, a picture of the natural man, fails certain heart tests and is ultimately rejected by God who will choose a man […]