1 Samuel 5 (Tom Allen) // God goes into exile to glorify himself as he fights his people's battles for them.

1 Samuel 4:1b-22 // The glory of God departs from Israel to ultimately establish his kingdom as he fulfills his promise to judge the priesthood.

1 Samuel 3:1-4:1a (Jeremy Hudson) // The inauguration of Samuel’s prophetic ministry represents a new era where the word of the Lord is again common in Israel.

1 Samuel 2:12-36 // The immorality in God’s people was rooted in the priesthood, making necessary God’s swift and severe judgment.

1 Samuel 1:1-2:11 // God answers the prayer of Hannah, reversing her state and foreshadowing the salvation he will bring to Israel through its judgment.

Psalm 40 // David is restored and discovers the purpose of his salvation.

Psalm 39 // David reaches the bottom of the pit of despair and seeks his only source of rescue.

Psalm 38 // David waits for God’s forgiveness of his sin to come through restoration and reconciliation.

Psalm 37 // David encourages the congregation of the righteous who are facing the injustices of life.

Psalm 36 (Jeremy Hudson) // The steadfast love of God sustains those who depend on Christ for righteousness.