Biblical Studies
The Sin of Envy — 1 Samuel 18:6–19
The story of Saul and David help Christians identify the precursors, the development, and the manifestations of the sin of envy.
1 Samuel
12 part series on 1 Samuel taught in Sunday Equipping Hour at Grace Bible Church of Pleasant Hill.
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Ten Marks of Christian Friendship — 1 Samuel 18:1–5
Jonathan's friendship with David illustrate ten attributes found in Christian friendship which are more perfectly exemplified in Christ Jesus.
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David and Goliath Part 2: The Battle Is the LORD'S — 1 Samuel 17:31–58
When Yahweh handed David victory over Goliath, we learn that God's servant volunteers, prepares, speaks, prevails, and inspires.
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David and Goliath Part 1: Dare to Defy God — 1 Samuel 17:1–30
Goliath, the uncircumcised Philistine, defies the living God. David, empowered with God's Spirit, cannot persuade anyone to confront the giant.
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God's Providence — 1 Samuel 16
One of the most precious truths about God is His providence. In 1 Samuel 16, we see how God's providence can instill fear, comfort, and courage.
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False Repentance — 1 Samuel 15
Given another chance to obey God by destroying the Amalekites, Saul failed, so Samuel had to complete Saul's task and hack Agag to pieces.
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A Disobedient Heart — 1 Samuel 13:1–14
Chosen and anointed out of obscurity, Saul succumbed to fear and impatience and violated God's law by offering sacrifices to God as a priest.
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The God of Israel Rejected — 1 Samuel 8
Israel forsakes God and demands an earthly king to replace Yahweh's theocratic monarchy. Israel rejects Samuel's stern warning, and God relents.
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God's Effectual Call — 1 Samuel 3
God ends His silence and calls Samuel to be His prophet. God's effectual call to Samuel has parallels to God's call to us today.
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Thanking the Incomparable God — 1 Samuel 2:1–10
After fulfilling her vow and dedicating Samuel, Hannah prays a song of thanksgiving to the incomparable God that becomes an anthem for Israel.
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God Hears and God Answers — 1 Samuel 1
1 Samuel is a book of hope and begins with God remembering Hannah's predicament and hears her prayers and answers them by give her a son, Samuel.