As we continue our series, Men and Women in the Bible, James Meyers discusses Israel’s first king, Saul. We consider 1 Samuel 9 - 15, Saul’s rise and fall before we consider God’s chosen, David.

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James Meyers discusses a somewhat infrequently used word in our time, honor. He defines what it is and how God instructs us who to honor, whom to honor, and how to be honorable. James references 1 Samuel 2:30 as our text for today’s message.

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Today, we consider Israel’s final judge, Samuel, prior to establishing a theocratic monarchy. James Meyers discusses Eli’s sons, Samuel’s call from God, a brief overview of the Philistines’ capture of the Ark of the Covenant, and the people demanding to have a king.

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James Meyers discusses how we are all slaves in one way or another, as Paul said that we are slaves to whom we obey, “whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness.” James references Nehemiah 9:36 as our text for today.

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Today, we consider Samuel’s pious mother, Hannah. James Meyers discusses her good husband, Elkanah, Hannah’s barrenness, her rival’s scorn, Her faithful petition to God, and her fulfillment of her vow.

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James Meyers gives an overview of the Book of Ruth while considering the main characters, Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. James concludes with a look toward the kingdom of David which the Book of Ruth anticipates.

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Samson, the last judge in the book of Judges, illustrates Israel’s perpetual decline prior to the royal reign of David. He differs in many ways from the other judges as James Meyers discusses, as well as God’s providence despite Samson’s sin, not because of it.

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Gideon is an intriguing figure which James Meyers briefly discusses before examining Gideon in perhaps a kinder perspective. While this story is so well known, especially among Christians, James encourages believers to always approach Scripture as if it is our first time reading it. It was this which somewhat revised his perspective regarding Gideon.

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While many emphasize Deborah’s gender, James Meyers takes a different approach while simultaneously not minimizing it either. While genders are distinct, all believers, regardless of sex, are only saved and called to ministry by the providence and faithfulness of God. Therefore, this is James’s main objective: to elevate God and His word over and above any and all conjecture, no matter how valid or otherwise. All that is true and absolute comes from the Absolute Truth Himself.

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In this message, James Meyers discusses the account of Rahab and the conquering of Jericho. We consider the 2 spies sent by Joshua to spy out the land, especially Jericho, and their encounter with Rahab. James briefly discusses Joshua’s fascinating experience with the Commander of the army of the LORD just prior to besieging Jericho. God is abundantly faithful in the lives of His people.