SciFriday: Masada and Shiloh
2022-10-07
OUR VIDEO TOUR of Israel continues this week with stops at several places that played key roles in history.Continue Reading
David and Abigail
2022-08-28
ABIGAIL IS a wonderful example of wisdom and diplomacy, who acted contrary to her husband’s wishes—but in his best interests.Continue Reading
David Flees from Saul
2022-07-24
SAUL’S INSECURITIES were his downfall, the hole in his spiritual armor that led him to try to murder David rather than accept God’s will.Continue Reading
Saul’s Unlawful Sacrifice
2022-07-10
SAUL WAS a flawed man—indecisive, rash, and lacking in faith.Continue Reading
Saul Becomes King
2022-07-03
The story of Saul is a record of the transformation of Israel from a theocracy to a kingdom.Continue Reading
YHWH vs. Dagon
2022-06-19
The ark of the covenant was not to be misused. God made that very clear to both Israel and its mortal enemies in the days of Samuel, Saul, and David, the Philistines.Continue Reading
Samuel’s Wakeup Call
2022-06-12
The rise of the monarchy in Israel begins with the story of Samuel.Continue Reading
How the mighty have fallen
2016-04-03
More genealogies and a recap of the death of Saul are the focus of our Old Testament study this week.Continue Reading
A giant problem
2016-01-25
THE TRANSITION from the rule of Saul to the kingdom of David is the focus of this week’s study. We also discuss the famous confrontation between David and Goliath of Gath.Continue Reading
Tall and handsome…but that’s all
2016-01-17
Israel’s first king turned out to be something less than ideal. Anointed by Samuel at God’s direction, Saul showed his true colors right from the start. Click here for the notes and the audio of the study.Continue Reading