A – About: This passage focuses on King Saul's growing jealousy and repeated attempts to kill David, despite promising not to harm him. God sovereignly protects David through Jonathan, Michal, and ultimately by overpowering Saul and his messengers through His Spirit. B – Best Verse: "But the Spirit of God was upon him also…" (1 Samuel 19:23) — showing that God ultimately controls even the king's actions. C – Called to Do: We are called to trust God's sovereignty rather than grasp for power, to reject jealousy and pride, and to serve under Christ our true King with humility and faith.

A — About: Saul schemes to destroy David through manipulation and political marriage, yet despite Saul's plotting, the Lord continues to exalt David and cause him to prosper. B — Best Verse: "Thus Saul saw and knew that the Lord was with David… So Saul became David's enemy continually." (1 Samuel 18:28–29 NKJV) C — Called To Do: Trust God over human manipulation. Walk wisely, remain faithful, and leave outcomes in the Lord's hands, knowing He governs increase and decrease.

A – About: This passage highlights the deep friendship between Jonathan and David, the growing jealousy and paranoia of Saul, and the clear evidence that God's favor had shifted from Saul to David. B – Best Verse: 1 Samuel 18:14 – "And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the LORD was with him." C – Called To Do: We are called to reject jealousy, submit to God's sovereign will, and faithfully follow the true King—trusting that we cannot fight against the Lord's purposes.

A – About: This passage recounts the battle between Israel and the Philistines in First Samuel 17, where David faces Goliath. While Israel trembles in fear, David trusts the Lord to deliver him. God displays His power and glory by granting victory—not through human strength, but through faith. B – Best Verse: "Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord's…" (1 Samuel 17:47 NKJV) C – Called to Do: We are called to trust the Lord rather than our own strength, walk in faithful obedience, and rest in the greater victory of Jesus Christ—our true and better Champion.

A – About: In 1 Samuel 16:14–23, the Spirit of the Lord departs from Saul, and a distressing spirit troubles him. God sovereignly uses David—newly anointed yet still unknown publicly—to bring temporary relief through music. The rejected king is soothed by the chosen king, revealing both God's judgment and His mercy. B – Best Verse: 1 Samuel 16:23 — "Then Saul would become refreshed and well, and the distressing spirit would depart from him." C – Called to Do: We are called to seek true peace from the Lord rather than cling to pride or self-rule. Saul's distress flows from rebellion, while David becomes an instrument of relief. Ultimately, this points us to Christ, the greater Son of David, who alone gives lasting peace to troubled souls.

A — About: God sends Samuel to anoint a new king after rejecting Saul. Though Jesse's older sons appear qualified, the Lord chooses David, the youngest shepherd. The focus is not outward appearance but the heart, as God continues His covenant plan. B — Best Verse: "For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7) C — Called to Do: Trust God's sovereign choice and His greater King. Do not judge by appearances, but walk faithfully, believing that the Lord sees the heart and fulfills His redemptive purposes.

A — About: This passage is about Saul's disobedience to God's clear command and how partial obedience, excuses, and pride led to his rejection as king. B — Best Verse: 1 Samuel 15:22–23 — "To obey is better than sacrifice… For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft… Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king." C — Called to Do: We are called to fully obey God's Word without excuse, without pride, and without shifting blame, trusting in Christ as our perfect King.

A – What is this about? This passage summarizes Saul's consolidation of power through continual warfare, highlighting his military success, family line, and growing sovereignty—yet foreshadowing that his reign will not ultimately endure. B – Best verse to summarize this passage: "So Saul established his sovereignty over Israel and fought against all his enemies on every side…" (1 Samuel 14:47a, NKJV) C – What are we called to do? We are called to trust and follow the greater and perfect King, Jesus Christ, whose rule is righteous, faithful, and eternal—unlike earthly rulers whose power fades.

A — About This passage shows how King Saul's rash oath weakened the people, led them into sin, and nearly cost Jonathan his life, while God still worked through Jonathan for Israel's deliverance. B — Best Verse "Shall Jonathan die, who has accomplished this great deliverance in Israel? Certainly not!" (1 Samuel 14:45) C — Called To Do We are called to avoid extra-biblical rules, seek God's wisdom before acting, and ensure our intentions and actions truly align with God's Word and bring Him glory.

A — What is this about? This passage shows how the Lord delivers His people through faithful obedience, even when circumstances appear impossible. Jonathan acts in faith, while Saul hesitates, and God overturns the battle by His own power, not Israel's strength. B — Best verse to summarize this passage "So the Lord saved Israel that day, and the battle shifted to Beth Aven." (1 Samuel 14:23) C — What are we called to do? We are called to walk by faith, not by sight—trusting God's power rather than human strength, plans, or numbers, and resting in His mercy even when we have been fearful or faithless.