1 Samuel 12 – Samuel’s tenure as Israel’s leader is ending, but before he goes, he has an accusation and some assurance.

1 Peter 1:8 – Christians don’t see Jesus (few have), but we love Him.

Various passages – From Paul’s trustworthy sayings, Johnny urges the church’s elders and the church itself to keep the main things the main things.

1 Samuel 11 – Saul’s first official acts as king are brilliant. Through Saul, we see how God saves.  Will Saul maintain this standard? When things are going well, be careful.

Ephesians 1:22. Jesus is Lord over all things. God has done this for the church. This has always been God’s plan.

1 Samuel 9-10. Life can be very confusing. Thankfully, God provides help. If we turn to him…

Acts 7:51-53 – Stephen’s sermon before the Sanhedrin gives believers principles about how to be faithful in their opportunities to share Christ.

1 Samuel 8 – Israel asks for a king. What’s the problem with that? In Israel’s asking, we learn something about ourselves.

James 5:16. How are believers to respond to their sin? By confessing it together with sincere repentance.

1 Samuel 7. Israel begins to make some needed changes.