1 Sam 7:1-12 Ebenezer CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 7:1-12, Ebenezer is the stone that was placed for a memorial in Israel.  It is very significant because it represents the day and the battle in which the Lord helped Israel against the Philistines.  His help, though, was predicated upon...

1 Sam 25:1-31 The Character of Abigail CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Abigail is a wonderful woman and her character is the kind that should be emulated by women and desired by men.  The character of Abigail is seen in her: Understanding – 1 Sam 25:3 – this is best demonstrated in...

1 Sam 10:17-27 Saul, the King of Israel CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 10:17-27, concerning King Saul of Israel, we find some very interesting truths regarding the relationship between Israel and God.  Basically, Israel rejected God and asked for a man, instead, to lead them and to fight for...

1 Sam 8:1-22 Why Israel Demanded a King CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 8:1-22, Israel demanded a king because: They didn’t want a judge to judge them anymore – 1 Sam 8:1-3 – They did not want Samuel [1 Sam 7:15].  They did not want Samuel’s sons, either; they...

1 Sam 12:16-25 Getting Right and Staying Right CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Have you ever gotten out of fellowship with the Lord and then come back to him?  I have.  Are you out of fellowship with him now?  Well, let me tell you that there are some definite things involved in...

1 Sam 4:1 The Word of Samuel CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We’re studying the first sentence of 1 Sam 4.  This little understated sentence in 1 Sam 4:1 is one of the most profound statements ever made about a man.  The Bible says, “And the word of Samuel came to all...

1 Sam 2:1-11 Hannah’s Prayer CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A prophecy for Israel. Hannah’s Prayer contains many references to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.  That’s because the birth of Samuel pictures the rebirth of the nation of Israel when the Lord returns.  In 1 Sam 1:11, Hannah prayed for a...

2 Sam 3:1-18 Eli’s Spiritual Failure CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO As Eli grew older and fatter, 1 Sam 4:18, he failed in the ministry.  There are some things he did and some things he didn’t do that caused his ministry to end in spiritual failure.  If you don’t want you ministry...

1 Sam 2:12-25 The Sons of Eli CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 2:12-25, the sons of Eli were wicked priests.  Unfortunately, they are not unlike many men who are in the ministry today.  These young men totally abused their authority in the ministry and corrupted Israel in the process. ...

1 Sam 28:7-19 The Woman with the Familiar Spirit CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A familiar spirit by definition is a spirit that has a supernatural relationship with people. When a person had a familiar spirit, the spirit could reveal things to him supernaturally that he could not know naturally.  The problem,...