This is program 2 of the Life-Study of 1 Samuel with Witness Lee.Av Living Stream Ministry

A short story account of David's defeat of Goliath, with application for our lives -- trusting in the Lord and not ourselves!Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

Explores how David's deceit should be considered by Christians.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

Miscellaneous incidents are included: justice for the Gibeonites, David's disastrous census, and David's physical decline. David designates Solomon as his successor when Adonijah seeks to be crowned king. A final look at David's place in history and his ultimate successor, Jesus the Messiah, the Son of David.…

David flees from Jerusalem, joined by loyalists. Absalom is killed by Joab and mourned by David, who returns to Jerusalem and puts down Sheba's rebellion.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

David's punishment involves family troubles. Amnon rapes Tamar. Absalom murders Amnon in retaliation, then conspires to steal David's throne forcing David to flee.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

David has established the kingdom and subjugated the neighboring kingdoms. But then he commits adultery with Bathsheba and murders her husband, and tries to cover it up. However, he is confronted by Nathan and finds forgiveness from the Lord and a contrite heart (Psalm 51).Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

David sought to build a 'house' (a temple) for the Lord, but the Lord instead promised that He would build an everlasting 'house' (a dynasty), which culminated in the Messiah. Solomon would ultimately build the temple, drawing on David's extensive preparations.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

Now David seeks to make Jerusalem both the political center and the worship center of the kingdom. He brings the ark into Jerusalem -- on his second try.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

David moves to Hebron where the elders of Judah anoint him king over them. Later Saul's son Ish-Bosheth is assassinated and David is anointed king over all of Israel. He captures Jerusalem, makes it his capital.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

While Saul and Jonathan are slain at the battle of Gilboa, David and his men attack the Amalekites and recover their families who had been captured at Ziklag. David sends plunder to the elders of Judah.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

David hides from Saul in the Wilderness, and providentially has two opportunities to kill Saul, but refuses since Saul is 'the Lord's anointed.' He also spares Nabal, takes Abigail as wife, seeks asylum from Saul with the Philistines, but is spared going into battle with Saul. Finally, Saul seeks a medium to seek guidance from Samuel, but receives …

David visits the tabernacle at Nob in his flight and receives help from Ahimelech the high priest. But Ahimelech and the priests are slain by the paranoid King Saul; only Abiathar flees to David with 400 might men. David and his men hide in the cave of Adullam and in the desert of Ziph.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

David and Saul's oldest son Jonathan become fast friends, but Saul grows increasingly jealous of David's popularity. He seeks to kill him with his spear and at the hand of the Philistines. Jonathan warns David and the two covenant with each others.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

David's bold faith contrasts with the fear and low morale of the Israelite army when they are challenged by the Philistine champion Goliath. David rejects the offer of Saul's armor, but slays Goliath with a well-placed sling stone in the name of Yahweh and cuts off his head.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

Saul, previously anointed king by the prophet Samuel is rejected by God for disobedience. In his place, David, the shepherd son of Jesse, is anointed king and filled with the Spirit. David plays his harp at Saul's court to soothe the troubled king with his music.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

We consider David as a musician as well as nation-builder. Examines whether David is a mythic hero or a real person and dating of David's reign. Discusses the composition and authorship of 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 Kings, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. Finally, examines the background of the Philistines.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

Explains why we should study David's life. David's life is inspiring, human, manly, morally challenging, and ongoing in his descendant Jesus, the Son of David.Av JesusWalk Bible Study Series

Hannah gives Yahweh praise and adoration for His glorious answer to her petition for a son. An overview of 1 Samuel 2. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

Hannah's barrenness and answered prayer from Yahweh to have a son. An overview of 1 Samuel 1. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

An overview of Saul’s continuous failures to obey God. Jonathan and his armor-bearer carry out an attack on the Philistine Garrison in Michmash. An exposition of 1 Samuel 14:1-15. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

As we fight in the spiritual realm on a daily basis, we often times have difficulty seeing through the "fog of war," and we make bad decisions in everyday life. When we walk righteously with God, doing the right thing may be hard, but it ALWAYS pays great dividends.Av Pastor Dale Quimby

The Philistines positioned themselves for battle against Israel. Many of Saul's soldiers have deserted, leaving him with minimal force. An exposition of 1 Samuel 13:13-23. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

Johnathan conquers the Philistine garrison in Geba. The Israelites are outnumbered and Saul violates God’s Law by offering a burnt offering in Samuel’s absence. An exposition of 1 Samuel 13:1-12. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

Samuel gives the Israelites encouragement not to fear following their repentance. He then exhorts the people to continue to serve God in obedience and concludes his exhortation with a clear admonition of the consequences of disobedience. An exposition of 1 Samuel 12:19-25. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

Samuel admonished the Israelites for their turning away from their true King and demanding a human king to lead and protect them. An exposition of 1 Samuel 12:12-18. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

Samuel defends his role as Judge and Prophet over Israel and rebukes the Israelites. An exposition of 1 Samuel 12: 1-11. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

The Ammonites led by King Nahash besieged Jabesh-gilead & sought to threaten the people and demanded that they mutilate themselves to bring shame upon Israel. The Spirit of God came upon King Saul to bring all of Israel together to defeat their enemies. An exposition of 1 Samuel 11:1-15. ★ Support this podcast ★…

Pastor James talks about a special mother and her son.Av Pastor James Kaddis

Israel had rejected their true “King” and demanded an earthly king to rule over them. An exposition of 1 Samuel 10:17-27. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

During a public ceremony at Mizpah, Samuel anoints a reluctant Saul as Israel’s first king. An exposition of 1 Samuel 10:1-16. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

Samuel received a special Revelation from God to anoint a king over Israel. God in His providence, reveals to Samuel that Saul is His chosen the person to become the first King of Israel. An exposition of 1 Samuel 9:1-27. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

Samuel responds to the elders and gives the warnings that God had instructed Samuel to give the people of Israel regarding the "procedure of the king who will reign over them. An exposition of 1 Samuel 8:10-22. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

The sons of Samuel have become corrupt and the Israelites demand a king like all other nations. An exposition of 1 Samuel 8:1-9. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

The text covers Samuel's leadership as Judge over Israel, begins with God's answer to the Sacrificial Offering and prayer for victory over the Philistines and the reestablishing of Israel's borders and Samuel's leadership role as Judge over Israel. An exposition of 1 Samuel 7:8-17. ★ Support this podcast ★…

The text brings Samuel back on the scene, he brings the Israelites together and calls upon them to repent and turn to back to Jehovah their God and He will deliver them. An exposition of 1 Samuel 7:3-10. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

The men of Beth-shemis had violated The Ceremonial Laws regarding the oversight and protection of the Ark of the Covenant and God struck the people a great slaughter. An exposition of 1 Samuel 6:15-7:2. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

The Philistines captured the Ark, and because they had taken the ark of the covenant, God had punished them with disease and affliction, each of the 5 cities that had the Ark. They return the ark to Israel out of fear of further consequences because of their sin. An exposition of 1 Samuel 6:1-14. ★ Support this podcast ★…

The text shows the consequences of the Philistines' capture of the Ark of the Covenant. and the destroying of their Idol. They were all stuck with tumors and they decided to move the Ark from Ashdod to Gath. An exposition of 1 Samuel 5:1-12. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

Israel has been defeated in battle against the Philistines and the Ark of the Covenant has been taken. Eli dies and his daughter-in-law has a son who is named Ichabod. An exposition of 1 Samuel 4:12-22. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

Israel was in a sinful state and didn't repent and seek Jehovah's guidance before going into battle against the Philistines and suffered a great loss.? ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

This text brings the transition from the end of the ministry of the High Priest Eli, to the Lord's calling of Samuel as the Prophet and Judge over Israel. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

The text contains the vile sins of Hophni and Phinehas and the judgment of the sons of Eli. God sends a prophet to Eli to pronounce His judgment against his sons for the great wickedness that they had committed against God and His Tabernacle, as well as God's people Israel. An exposition of 1 Samuel 2:18-36. ★ Support this podcast ★…

We apologize, but we experienced technical difficulties, so the audio for this recording is less than par. The essence of the text is the wickedness of Eli's sons Hophni and Phinehas who were supposed to serve as priests at the tabernacle to sacrifice offerings in Shiloh. An exposition of 1 Samuel 2:11-17. ★ Support this podcast ★…

This text gives us a perfect picture of the Lord's sovereign works in and through His faithful servant Hannah. It also reflects several of God's Attributes in the outworking of His Sovereign plan for Israel. An exposition of 1 Samuel 2:1-10. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel

God has answered Hannah's prayers and has blessed her with a son. Now after a period of 3 years, she takes her son Samuel to the Temple in Shiloh and offers sacrifices to the Lord and dedicates him for a lifetime of service, fulfilling her vow. An exposition of 1 Samuel 1:21-28. ★ Support this podcast ★…

Though Hannah was childless and vexed by the constant barrage and provocation by her rival, because of her barrenness, we see a vivid example of the Lord's faithful maidservant who demonstrated humility and grace even in the midst of a difficult trial. An exposition of 1 Samuel 1:8-20. ★ Support this podcast ★…

This text is the beginning portion of an exposition of a godly woman named Hannah which means "Grace". Hannah was a woman great of faith, who exhibits "grace" in pursuing God in her great desire for a child. Hannah is the main character of the first Chapter and half of Chapter 2 of I Samuel. ★ Support this podcast ★…

An overview of our new series into 1 & 2 Samuel by Pastor/Elder Jess Whetsel. ★ Support this podcast ★Av Jess Whetsel