A Gentle Ramble Through the Bible - Chronologically

1Sam 26 - 2Sam 2, 1 Chr 10

The Philistines are Israel's arch-enemies. But sure enough, David joins forces with them and even marches to battle with them against Israel.

No. Really? David, as in King David? Yup.

We've got a crazy story this week with another tragic ending. This time we say goodbye to Saul, and we'll take some time in our breakout groups to think about how different the two leaders have been.

We're to a part of the Bible where the stories are told in more than one book. Sometimes they're copied from one to the other, but often the authors add additional details so it's worthwhile to read both versions. This week's parallel to 2 Samuel 2 is in 1 Chronicles 10.

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The Philistines are Israel's arch-enemies. But sure enough, David joins forces with them and even marches to battle with them against Israel. 

No. Really? David, as in King David? Yup.

We've got a crazy story this week with another tragic ending. This time we say goodbye to Saul, and we'll take some time in our breakout groups to think about how different the two leaders have been.

We're to a part of the Bible where the stories are told in more than one book. Sometimes they're copied from one to the other, but often the authors add additional details so it's worthwhile to read both versions. This week's parallel to 2 Samuel 2 is in 1 Chronicles 10. 

A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.  More info at EversBibleClass.com.

1 Samuel 20-25

The answer might surprise you. The power struggle between King Saul and David is life or death. David flees Saul's court and is betrayed. Pressed to breaking point, David faces a tough choice when he catches Saul unawares. Would it be self-defense to kill Saul while he can?

Mental illness plays a surprising role this week--leading to David's escape from a Philistine ruler. The ending is not so happy for Nabal, a man whose name literally means "fool."

In the discussion we wrestle with the whole concept of revenge and what that looks like for God's people.

A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.

Click here for an index of all classes.

More info at PastorintheWild.org.

The answer might surprise you. The power struggle between King Saul and David is life or death. David flees Saul's court and is betrayed. Pressed to breaking point, David faces a tough choice when he catches Saul unawares. Would it be self-defense to kill Saul while he can?

Mental illness plays a surprising role this week--leading to David's escape from a Philistine ruler. The ending is not so happy for Nabal, a man whose name literally means "fool." 

In the discussion we wrestle with the whole concept of revenge and what that looks like for God's people.

A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.  More info at EversBibleClass.com.

1 Samuel 16-19

Saul fights mental illness.

At first it seems like simple arrogance combined with a serious case of Imposter Syndrome, but this week King Saul develops a full-fledged case of paranoia.

David arrives on the scene and quickly becomes a national hero. Saul does not react well at all, as you can imagine.

A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.

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More info at PastorintheWild.org.

Saul fights mental illness.

At first it seems like simple arrogance combined with a serious case of Imposter Syndrome, but this week King Saul develops a full-fledged case of paranoia. 

David arrives on the scene and quickly becomes a national hero. Saul does not react well at all, as you can imagine. 

A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.  More info at EversBibleClass.com.

1 Samuel 12-15

It's like every time he does something, he messes up. And every single time it has to do with disobeying a specific instruction from God. Why does Saul make this so much harder than it needs to be?

Samuel pulls no punches. He rakes Saul over the coals no matter who's watching and listening. Saul tries to save face and gets caught in his lies by Samuel. Embarrassment after public embarrassment can't be helping with Saul's Imposter Syndrome. I'm getting a little worried about where this is heading.

A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.

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More info at PastorintheWild.org.

It's like every time he does something, he messes up. And every single time it has to do with disobeying a specific instruction from God. Why does Saul make this so much harder than it needs to be?

Samuel pulls no punches. He rakes Saul over the coals no matter who's watching and listening. Saul tries to save face and gets caught in his lies by Samuel. Embarrassment after public embarrassment can't be helping with Saul's Imposter Syndrome. I'm getting a little worried about where this is heading.

A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.  More info at EversBibleClass.com.

1 Samuel 8-11

Saul, the first King of Israel, suffers from Imposter Syndrome.

The Israelites insist on a king like everyone else has. Samuel is horrified, but they insist. So the Lord himself picks out their first king, a man named Saul.

You'd think it would be happily ever after...but no. This is the Bible, after all. Saul cannot get past himself, and the wheels start to fall off the wagon pretty much right away.

A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.

Click here for an index of all classes.

More info at PastorintheWild.org.

Saul, the first King of Israel, suffers from Imposter Syndrome.

The Israelites insist on a king like everyone else has. Samuel is horrified, but they insist. So the Lord himself picks out their first king, a man named Saul.

You'd think it would be happily ever after...but no. This is the Bible, after all. Saul cannot get past himself, and the wheels start to fall off the wagon pretty much right away. 

A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.  More info at EversBibleClass.com.