1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” I was looking forward to focusing on David, because […]
Read more1 Samuel 12:3-4 Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe to make me shut my eyes? If I have done any […]
Read more1 Samuel 16:1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” Samuel had a […]
Read more1 Samuel 15:22-23 But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you […]
Read more1 Samuel 15:10-11 Then the word of the Lord came to Samuel: “I regret that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.” This was the hardest chapter in Saul’s life. Saul was appointed king when the people asked for a king. At first, […]
Read more1 Sameul 10:6,9 Before you know it, the Spirit of God will come on you and you’ll be prophesying right along with them. And you’ll be transformed. … Saul turned and left Samuel. At that very moment God transformed him—made him a new person! Saul had just been secretly anointed as king. To prove that […]
Read more1 Samuel 10:1 Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, and kissed him. He said, “Do you see what this means? God has anointed you prince over his people. God’s people wanted a king. Although in this way they were actually choosing not to have God as their leader, God […]
Read more1 Samuel 7:12 Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen. And he called its name Ebenezer saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” The Israelites were a stubborn people. They often took the wrong turns and then had to bear the consequences. Their spiritual life was in disarray. They […]
Read more1 Samuel 5:3-5 Next morning when the citizens of Ashdod got up, they were shocked to find Dagon toppled from his place, flat on his face before the Chest of God. They picked him up and put him back where he belonged. First thing the next morning they found him again, toppled and flat on […]
Read more1 Samuel 3:9-10 So Eli directed Samuel, “Go back and lie down. If the voice calls again, say, ‘Speak, God. I’m your servant, ready to listen.’” Samuel returned to his bed. Then God came and stood before him exactly as before, calling out, “Samuel! Samuel!” Samuel answered, “Speak. I’m Your servant, ready to listen.” Hannah […]
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