Military Advantages of the Philistines, 1 Sam 13-17-23
1 Sam 13:17-23 Military Advantages of the Philistines CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage we find some definite military advantages that the Philistines had. They are: Superior Troop Strength – 13:5 versus 13:15 – Israel was severely outnumbered and this was a tremendous advantage for the Philistines. Logistics – v.17-18 – they sent spoilers out […]
Saul’s Successful Military Campaign, 1 Sam 11:1-15
1 Sam 11:1-15 Saul’s Successful Military Campaign CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Saul succeeded in defeating Nahash the Ammonite because he: Recognized that it was time to fight – v.1-5 – successful commanders know when to fight and when to negotiate – this was time to fight Did not offer a political response – v.1-5 – some […]
Provisions For A King, 1 Sam 10:1-13
1 Sam 10:1-13 Provisions for a King CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 19:1-13, in the things that Samuel said to Saul and in the things that the Lord accomplished for Saul, we see that the Lord provided Saul with everything he needed for his current necessities and for his future reign. The signs let […]
Saul Was A Good Man 1 Sam. 9:1-27
1 Sam 9:1-27 Saul was a Good Man CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 9:1-27, God’s choice of Saul to be the king of Israel was not without merit. He didn’t put a bad man in office. Saul was a good man at the outset. He had: A Good Heritage – v.1 – his father […]
Samuel the Seer 1 Sam. 9:1-27
1 Sam 9:1-27 Samuel the Seer CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 9:1-27, Samuel was indeed a true prophet if the Lord and he had some outstanding characteristics: He was: Honorable – v.6 – 1 Tim 3:7 – he had not destroyed the reputation of his office like the sons of Eli had done Truthful […]
The Ark in Philistia 1 Sam. 5:6-6:21
1 Samuel 5:6 – 6:21 The Ark in Philistia CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson is more of a running commentary on the passage because it lends itself well to that type of teaching. So, we’ll comment on the verses as we study through the passage. v.6 – the men of Ashdod were experiencing three kinds […]
Ichabod, 1 Sam 4:19-22
1 Sam 4:19-22 Ichabod CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Phinehas’ wife thought the glory of the Lord departed when the ark departed. Consider how the glory of the Lord was manifested in Ex 40:34-38 when the ark was set up. However, the glory of the Lord had already departed from Israel because they had departed from some […]
The End of the Priesthood for Eli 1 Sam. 2:27-36
1 Sam 2:27-36 The End of the Priesthood for Eli CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Because of the wickedness of Eli and his sons, the Lord sent a “man of God” to Eli to tell him that he was taking the priesthood away from his family, that his sons would die in the same day, and […]