Biblical Studies

Biblical Studies

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.

Biblical Studies

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.

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Hope Secured by God's Love — Romans 5:6–11

Paul assures Christians that their future hope is secured by God's love based on its timing, its demonstration, its salvation, and its boasting.

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The Rich Young Ruler (Who Can Be Saved?) — Matthew 19:16–26

When the rich young ruler refused to give up his wealth to follow Jesus, his disciple asked, "Who can be saved?"

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Teaching 1 Samuel: From Text to Message

Teaching 1 Samuel is a book written to help pastors and teachers understand its big picture so they can preach and teach it to others.

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Work Hard to Serve Others — Ephesians 4:12

God's design for building up His church is using leaders who will equip the saints to do the work of service so the church body may be built up.

Biblical Studies

Introduction to the Book of Proverbs [Theology 101]

An overview on Proverbs including its position in the Hebrew Bible, its setting, its structure, its purpose, and its content.

Biblical Studies

Using Your Pain to Minister to Others — Luke 22:31–32

Although Satan seeks to destroy, it is God who intercedes, protects, and sanctifies us amidst our pain so we can minister and strengthen others.

Biblical Studies

Introduction to the Book of Psalms [Theology 101]

An overview on Psalms including its position in the Hebrew Bible, its five book structure, the types of Psalms written, and its relevance today.