Unit 10, Session 4 Dear families, In 1 Samuel 16, we come to a turning point in the storyline of God’s leadership over His people. What began with Samuel mourning for Saul’s rejection as king, soon becomes a celebration of God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His word in 1 Samuel 13:14: “The LORD has found aContinue reading “Samuel Anointed David (1 Samuel 16)”
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Freedom from the Philistines (1 Samuel 7)
Unit 9, Session 4 Dear families, First Samuel 7 reveals the Israelites’ victory over the Philistines after God’s people turned to the Lord and away from their pagan gods and idols. Samuel interceded for the people as they began to long for the Lord after having pursued the ways of the world for so long. The Lord grantedContinue reading “Freedom from the Philistines (1 Samuel 7)”
The Ark Was Captured (1 Samuel 4-6)
Unit 9, Session 3 Dear families, The Philistines’ capture of the ark of the covenant reveals the folly of seeking God’s blessing over God Himself. The Israelites realized they were no match for the Philistines, so they pursued worldly wisdom instead of seeking God in prayer. Reducing the significance of the ark to a good luck charm set offContinue reading “The Ark Was Captured (1 Samuel 4-6)”
