In this study: A brief review of chapters 16-20 David’s encounter with Ahimelech at Nob A brief history of the tabernacle and the ark How Jesus used this encounter to emphasize that people were more important than the ceremonial law or the holiness code The significance of the Urim and the Thummim David’s flight to … Continue reading 1 Samuel 21:1-23:6 Lessons from Saul and David (podcast) →

In this study: David continues to avoid Saul Saul continues to pursue David The amazing Jonathan The contrast between the Ziphites and Jonathan How we will also experience encouragers as well as betrayers The nauseating hypocrisy of Saul God’s perfect timing How we must not try to delegate back to God assignments that He has … Continue reading 1 Samuel 23:7-29 More Lessons from David (podcast) →

In this Bible study we consider the relationship between the concept of pride vs humility and the concept of worry vs peace. God wants us to learn how to cast all our worry on Him! Stay in the Battle! Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes (all subscriptions are free): http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-strong-in-christ-steve/id563175497 To subscribe … Continue reading 1 Peter 5:5-7 How to Fight Worry (Podcast) →

In this study: The danger of pride What it means to be clothed with humility The incredible example set by our Lord Jesus How and why God not only will not exalt the proud, but actually opposes them How God will exalt us when we empty ourselves of ourselves by filling us with Himself Stay … Continue reading 1 Peter 5:5-6 Be Clothed with Humility (Podcast) →

In this study: Contrast between Saul and David Is it ever morally acceptable to lie? Biblical examples of godly deception Danger of falling into moral relativism Review of Chapter 15 The troubling requirement to kill every man, woman, child, and infant, as well as all sheep, camels, and donkeys To obey is better than sacrifice … Continue reading 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Anointing of David (Podcast) →

In this study: The Spirit of the Lord left Saul An evil spirit from the Lord–how God can use evil spirits How worship of the true God can be a powerful weapon against spiritual enemies Stay in the battle! Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes (all subscriptions are free): http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-strong-in-christ-steve/id563175497 To … Continue reading 1 Samuel 16:14-23 Worship as Spiritual Warfare (Podcast) →

In this study: An overview of 1 Samuel chapters 9, 10, and 11. An introduction to the man Saul Early prophecies and types that indicate God intended for Israel to have kings–but in His time, not theirs Israel’s earlier flirtation with kingship under Gideon and Abimelech How “doing what is right in our own eyes” … Continue reading 1 Samuel 12 For His Great Name’s Sake (part 1) (podcast) →

In this study: The astonishing legal dilemma for Christian Pharmacists in Washington State How liberal secularists are guilty of bullying How the Supreme Court decision about Texas abortion clinic regulations puts women at risk for the sake of abortion convenience How we must never forget Kermit Gosnell (http://aboundingjoy.com/blog/?p=1241) How sexual desires now often trump freedom … Continue reading 1 Samuel 12 For His Great Name’s Sake (part 2) (podcast) →

In this study: The Problem with the way Eli dealt with Hophni and Phinehas The importance of spiritual accountability How our rebellion will not stop God The difference between proverbs and promises Why God can’t forgive us as an act of His will apart from the death of Christ Samuel as a type of Christ … Continue reading 1 Samuel 2:12-3:13 Accountable (podcast) →

In this Study: An overview of 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, and 1 & 2 Chronicles. Why God allowed men in the Old Testament to have multiple wives. How God often leaves the “why” questions unanswered, giving us opportunity to trust His wisdom. The significance of the Nazarite Vow and how it … Continue reading 1 Samuel 1:1-16 Hannah (Part 1)(Podcast) →