We're covering 1 Samuel 25 through 28 today. You guys--I am Phineas level excited to talk to you about Abigail! It's about time we have a woman we can look up to and admire. Scripture affirms how wise she was. We're told she's beautiful, and we can see she's resourceful a problem solver, and all the while incredibly humble. Even in difficult circumstances, God can guide and rescue us.

Today's Reading: 1 Samuel 25-28

Scripture Read: 1 Samuel 25:14-19, 23-30

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Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary, Spurgeon's Treasury of David

Because David is the author of so many Psalms, we'll be reading these interchangeably with other books of History from The Bible. At first glance, it might seem that the Psalms are merely beautiful poems or songs of praise, but captured in each one is an abundance of theology. They tell us about God. They point to the power with which He created the universe, and also the nearness and tenderness that He has in caring for each one of us.

These are great passages to meditate upon with our kids, and as you read them together, you can say, "What does this psalm tell us about God?" But in case that reference to siblings fighting all day sounded familiar... we've got you covered in this episode of the AGAIN podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-again-podcast-for-christian-moms-encouragement-in/id1700555502?i=1000624630660

Today's Reading: Psalm 31, 34, 52, 56, 120, 140-142

Scripture Read or Referenced:

Psalm 31:1-5, 14-16, 19

Psalm 23:3

Psalm 34 (all)

Psalm 56:8-11

Matthew 10:26

Psalm 120:6-7

Psalm 140:12-13

Psalm 142:1-7

Psalm 141:1-4, 8

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Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary, Spurgeon's Treasury of David

Today we're looking at First Samuel Chapters 21 through 24, and Psalm seven and 27. I know it's a lot to cover, but I really appreciate having these narratives alongside the Psalms that were most likely written by David at that time.

Chapter 24 will be our main focus today. It would seem that David would have every right to take Saul's life at this point. It could be seen as self-defense. God has told him he's to be king, and God has promised to remove Saul's kingship, but David trusts God and His Sovereignty.

Today's Reading: 1 Samuel 21-24 + Psalm 7 and 27

Matthew 12:3-8

1 Samuel 22:2-4, 18-19

1 Samuel 23:2-5, 15-18, 25-27

1 Samuel 24: 1-12, 16-22

Psalm 27

Psalm 7

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Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary

Today we are looking at so.much.Scripture! Much of it is familiar, but that's when I love to press in and see new things that we've never noticed before. Today, God showed me many things that have never stood out to me previously. As we look at first Samuel chapter 17 through 20 and Psalm 11 and 59, we first encounter the story of David and Goliath and I hope we can have fresh eyes to hear it together... especially as we look for how it points us to the coming King!

Today's Reading: 1 Samuel 17-20, Psalm 11 and 59

Scripture Read or Referenced:

1 Samuel 17:17-29, 32-37a, 45-46a, 54

Psalm 59:8-10, 16-17

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Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary

Yesterday we saw some nuance, but today in one Samuel 13 through 16, there's going to be a little debate about the true character of King Saul. We'll also see David enter the scene... not because man initiates it, but because God recognizes the humility of his heart. Have I mentioned Scripture has a lot to say that applies to our lives and our parenting?! Just in case you need to hear it one more time, these chapters show it!

Today's Reading: 1 Samuel 13-16

Scripture Read or Referenced:

Acts 13:21

1 Samuel 13:10, 13-14

1 Samuel 14:24, 28, 35, 45

1 Samuel 15: 1,2, 8-11, 13-14, 22, 26-28

1 Samuel 16:1, 6-14, 18, 23

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Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary

Today we're looking at chapters 9 through 12 of 1 Samuel. And I just have to say people are complicated. This is where we'll meet King Saul. If you've studied Scripture for long, you probably remember that he's the one that tried to kill the future King David. Usually the guy trying to kill the good guy is the bad guy... But there are some moments in today's chapters where he doesn't seem like such a bad guy--and God picks him to be King over Israel. Like I said, it's complicated and that's why it feels so real to me because people are truly complex.

Today's Reading: 1 Samuel 9-12

Scripture Read or Reference:

1 Samuel 9:1-2, 14-17

1 Samuel 10:1, 5, 9-11, 20-22, 26-27

1 Samuel 11:6, 13

1 Samuel 12:13-25

Isaiah 55:2

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Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary

1 Samuel is full of parenting do's and don'ts! From Hannah's surrender to Eli's reluctance, and now Samuel's presumption, there is a lot to learn from as Christian moms! Not only do we see parenting advice, we are cautioned to not ask God for things because we are envious of what others have. Find out why in today's episode.

Today's Reading: 1 Samuel 4-8

Scripture Read or Referenced:

1 Samuel 4:12-18

1 Samuel 5:2-4

1 Samuel 6:10-12, 19

1 Samuel 7:3-4

1 Samuel 8:1-22a

1 Peter 2

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Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary

Today we'll read what I suspect is probably the most common scripture for people to put above their baby's crib (1 Samuel 1:20 or 27). If you've walked through Hobby Lobby, you've probably seen it! As we begin the Book of Samuel and cover the first three chapters, the good, the bad, and the ugly of parenting will be on full display. There is much for us to meditate upon to challenge and strengthen our perspective of what God calls us to as Christian moms.

Today's Reading: 1 Samuel 1-3

Scripture Read or Referenced:

1 Samuel 1:1-1:28

1 Samuel 2:26

1 Samuel 3:13

Luke 2:52

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Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary

Today, I'll give an overview of the book of Ruth and share why this book is so important.

This book is historical, but also literarily excellent. My MacArthur Commentary says there are seven major themes that emerge in Ruth.

"First, Ruth, the Moabite, illustrates that God's redemptive plan extended beyond the Jews to Gentiles. Second, Ruth demonstrates that women are coheirs with men of God's salvation grace. Third, Ruth portrays the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. Fourth, Ruth describes God's sovereign and providential care of seemingly unimportant people at apparently insignificant times, which later prove to be monumentally crucial to accomplishing God's will. Fifth, Ruth, along with Tamar, Rahab, and Bathsheba, stand in the genealogy of the Messianic line. Sixth, Boaz, as a type of Christ, becomes Ruth's kinsman-redeemer. Finally, David's right (and thus Christ's right) to the throne of Israel is traced back to Judah." (MacArthur Commentary, p. 289)

Today's Reading: Ruth

Scripture Read or Referenced:

Ruth 1:16-17

Ruth 2:4-12

Ruth 3:9-13

Proverbs 31:10-31

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Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary

Today we'll be completing the book of Judges. ***This is certainly not an episode you would want children to listen to. We'll be looking at Judges 18 through 21, including one of the most horrifying stories in all of Scripture. It's graphic and heartbreaking, and if it were a movie, most of us would probably want to change the channel. In these four chapters of the Bible, it feels discouraging and sickening because you just want to see someone doing what is right in the Lord's eyes, and not in their own eyes, but if we look to Christ, hope remains.

Today's Reading: Judges 18-21

Scripture Read or Referenced:

Judges 19:1-30

Ephesians 5:25-29

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Commentaries Most Referenced: Moody Commentary, MacArthur Commentary