Saul is anointed as king and God shows himself as loving.

Israel demands a king because they want to be like their neighbors, and that is just what happens.

God takes Israel back to the basics... repent and believe.

God himself fights for his people even though it seem like he's forgotten them.

God calls Samuel and begins his new work among his people.

God continues to intervene into the world of the Judges and establishes his salvation for the rest of the world.

Hannah's song of praise when God provided her with a son.

The rise of the King of Israel starts with a barren woman faithfully praying to the God she serves.

Come empty, be carried, and live.

The work of the Servant secures the favor of our God.