2nd Samuel 1 “Israel Defeated and David Mourns” 1. The report of Saul and Jonathan’s death (v.1-16) 2. A funeral Song of the Bow for Israel (v.17-27)

1st Samuel 30-31 "Redemption and Restoration" 1. When everything falls apart for David (ch.30) 2. The tragic end of King Saul in battle (ch.31)

1st Samuel 28-29 “When Mediums Replace the Mediator” 1. Saul orders a witch to summon Samuel (ch.28) 2. David is protected from fighting Israel (ch.29)

1st Samuel 26-27 “When the Journey Feels Long” 1. David spares Saul’s life again (ch.26) 2. Fear leads to compromising (ch.27)

1st Samuel 24-25 “The Edge of Revenge” David cuts a corner of Saul's robe (ch.24) Samuel the Prophet is mourned (ch.25:1) Wise Abigail and Nabal’s folly (ch.25:2-44)

1st Samuel 22-23 “The Stronghold of The LORD” 1. God meets us in the caves (ch.22:1-5) 2. Saul’s sin and betrayal (ch.22:6-23) 3. God’s help and strength (ch.23:1-18) 4. God’s rescue to escape (ch.23:19-29)

1st Samuel 20-21 “God’s Faithfulness in Times of Violence” 1. A time of fear and uncertainty (ch.20:1-11) 2. The gift of faithful friendship (ch.20:12-42) 3. God’s sustaining provision (ch.21:1-9) 4. Trusting God in danger (ch.21:10-15)

1st Samuel 18-19 “Faithful Friends in Trials” 1. Friendship and the rise of David (ch.18:1-16) 2. A bride-price and deceptive plot (ch.18:17-30) 3. David flees and God’s divine protection (ch.19)

1st Samuel 17 “David and Goliath” 1. The giant challenge of Goliath (v.1-11) 2. David’s arrival and perspective (v.12-30) 3. David’s faith and preparation (v.31-40) 4. The epic battle and victory (v.41-58)

1st Samuel 16 “God Anoints David as King” 1. God rejects Saul’s heart (v.1-5) 2. God looks at the heart (v.6-13) 3. God empowers David (v.14-23)