Saul is king and his first action was to muster Israel's army using fear, he said, "This is what will happen to the oxen of anyone who refuses to follow SAUL and Samuel....

Saul is chosen as king over Israel.

We take three important lessons from today's podcast; true revival starts in the heart. When there is one, we can command a revival in the physical. Secondly, your children are not you, they are your first ministry and legacy, don't sacrifice raising them on the altar of serving God or people. Lastly, rejecting God always leaves a bitter lasting taste.

Samuel's call as prophet starts here. This also marks the end for Eli and his children, Hophni and Phinehas. Great lessons in these chapters on the fact that noise and a lot of movement do not always imply God is present.

Israel transits from the period of the judges to the kings, from a theocracy to a monarchy, first Samuel has some deep lessons for everyone reading. From Hannah today, hold on to God whatever you are going through.

There is a reward for commitment and faithfulness. For Ruth, it earned her the one thing she desired.

The book of Ruth is a classic short Hebrew story about a woman from Moab called Ruth, it has everything a great story have; lack, love, tragedy, commitment, faithfulness, hardwork and a changed story at the end. Ruth's story teaches us that it pays to be faithful.

Is it possible to hear God, do his will and consistently fail? What were the children of Israel doing wrong here? Find out in the podcast.

When there is no king, when there is no leadership, it's free for all.

Samson's story ends in tragedy and lesson on the fact that what eventually destroys men are often not a stranger to them. Samson's was also a lesson on how not to use the gifts that God has given you.