1 Samuel 16 // God’s Spirit in the hearts of the humble forms the foundation of his kingdom.

1 Samuel 15 // Saul rejects the voice of the Lord and is, in turn, rejected by God.

Salvation that comes from God is not aided by the numbers or weaknesses of men.

1 Samuel 13 // The fear of man and disobedience to God produces the enslavement of God’s people to the Philistines.

1 Samuel 12 // Though God’s people stand guilty having transgressed his covenant, God mercifully forgives them, compelling them to truly love him with their heart.

1 Samuel 11 // God’s Spirit empowering God’s king brings salvation for God’s people, changing their sorrow to rejoicing.

1 Samuel 10:17-27 // God’s people are dependent on him for all things, and they are expected to submit to his authority on all matters.

In spite of Israel’s rejection of Him, God blesses her king with his help, his privileges, and his presence.

1 Samuel 8 // God’s people ignore his self-revelation, reject his authority, and conform to the thinking of the world around them by demanding a king like other nations.

1 Samuel 7:2-17 (Jeremy Hudson) // God responds to Samuel’s intercession for Israel as they repent of sins and trust him for deliverance.