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This podcast episode is a Bible study led by Ben Taylor focusing on 1 Samuel 16:1-19. The study explores God's sovereignty and human free will in the story of God's rejection of Saul and the anointing of David as king. It emphasizes studying Scripture by asking what it reveals about God, humanity, and obedience, encouraging believers to engage personally and communally with God's Word.

October 21, 2026 | Michael Pritchard teaches from 1 Samuel 13 about trusting God’s promises when fear makes obedience difficult. Drawing on Saul’s response to overwhelming circumstances and his own testimony, he encourages men to depend on God’s faithfulness and obey His Word.

Josiah Gwyn leads a Bible study focused on 1 Samuel 12, exploring God's faithfulness, discipline, and sovereignty amid Israel's request for a king. He encourages men to remember God's past faithfulness, acknowledge human helplessness without God, and respond humbly to God's discipline.

Ben Taylor teaches on 1 Samuel chapters 9 and 10, focusing on Saul's anointing as the first king of Israel. The message explores themes of seeking God first instead of self-reliance, recognizing that God's people have direct access to God through Jesus Christ, and the importance of living empowered by the Holy Spirit. The teaching also highlights how God's people are prone to reject Him, yet God remains ready to receive and empower them.

Nathan Stanfield discusses the dangers of impatience and distrust in God, using 1 Samuel 8 as the main passage to illustrate Israel's demand for a king despite God's warnings. The message calls believers to trust God's timing and sovereignty rather than seek control or safety nets apart from Him.

Josiah Gwyn delivers a teaching focused on 1 Samuel chapter 7, exploring Israel's spiritual condition, God's holiness, and the need for wholehearted devotion. He recounts the history leading to chapter 7, emphasizing lessons about idolatry, repentance, and mentoring within the Christian walk. The message challenges listeners to pursue God fully and consider practical obedience steps from the text.

This podcast episode explores 1 Samuel 3, focusing on God's calling of Samuel during a time when the word from the Lord was rare. Ben Taylor teaches on hearing God's voice, the patience and justice of God, the impact of sin on fellowship with God and others, and the role of mature believers in helping others discern God's voice.

The episode focuses on a detailed study of 1 Samuel 2, contrasting the holy reverence of Samuel with the contemptuous behavior of Eli's sons. The message emphasizes the importance of treating God's holy things with respect, the dangers of sin creeping into one's life, and calls for repentance to remain receptive to God's voice.

August 19, 2026 | As we begin a study through the life of Samuel, Michael Pritchard looks at the difficult circumstances surrounding Samuel’s birth and the faith of his mother, Hannah. From 1 Samuel 1, we see that God can use hardship to draw us closer to Him, that He hears our prayers, and that He can be trusted even when we do not understand what He is doing. Michael also introduces three simple questions that can help us study Scripture for ourselves: What do we learn about God? What do we learn about people? And what do we need to obey?