Saul Received as King17 Samuel summoned the people to the Lord at Mizpah 18 and said to the Israelites, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought Israel out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the power of the Egyptians and all the kingdoms that were oppressing you.’ 19 But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions. You said to Him, ‘You ...  Read More

1 Samuel 10:9-16  (HCSB)9 When Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all the signs came about that day. 10 When Saul and his attendant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God took control of him, and he prophesied along with them. 11 Everyone who knew him previously and saw him prophesy with the prophets asked each other, “What has happened t...  Read More

1 Samuel 9:27-10:8 (HCSB)27 As they were going down to the edge of the city, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the attendant to go on ahead of us, but you stay for a while, and I’ll reveal the word of God to you.” So the attendant went on. 10 Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it out on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Hasn’t the Lord anointed you ruler over His inheritance? 2 Today when you leave m...  Read More

1 Samuel 9:22-26 (HCSB)22 Samuel took Saul and his attendant, brought them to the banquet hall, and gave them a place at the head of the 30 or so men who had been invited. 23 Then Samuel said to the cook, “Get the portion of meat that I gave you and told you to set aside.” 24 The cook picked up the thigh and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Notice that the reserve...  Read More

1 Samuel 9:1-21  (HCSB)Saul Anointed King 9 There was an influential man of Benjamin named Kish son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, son of a Benjaminite. 2 He had a son named Saul, an impressive young man. There was no one more impressive among the Israelites than he. He stood a head taller than anyone else. 3 One day the donkeys of Saul’s father Kish wandered off. Kish sai...  Read More

GOD CALLS US TO SERVEBe willing to serve the Lord in response to all He has done for you.KEY TRUTH: God is Looking for a Willing Heart (1 Samuel 3:1-10)KEY TRUTH: God is Looking for a Pure Heart (1 Samuel 3:11-14)KEY TRUTH: God is Looking for a Courageous Heart (1 Samuel 3:15-21)...  Read More

1. What are the consequences (positive and negative) of obedience or disobedience found in our passages this week? What are the consequences (positive and negative) in your own life from obedience and disobedience to God’s instructions to you?2. At what point in God’s call to you do you take action? Do you need all the answers first or do you begin to move obediently despite your confusion? Do you...  Read More

1 Samuel 3:19-21  (HCSB)19 Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and He fulfilled everything Samuel prophesied. 20 All Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a confirmed prophet of the Lord. 21 The Lord continued to appear in Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.Trey Manor Samuel was set apart and chosen by God from before birth. God had a plan to do great ...  Read More

1 Samuel 3:15-18  (HCSB)15 Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the Lord’s house. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision, 16 but Eli called him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel. 17 “What was the message He gave you?” Eli asked. “Don’t hide it from me. May God punish you and do so severely if you hide anything from me that He told you.” 18 So Samuel t...  Read More

1 Samuel 3:10-14 (HCSB)10 The Lord came, stood there, and called as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel responded, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” 11 The Lord said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel that everyone who hears about it will shudder. 12 On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I said about his family, from beginning to end. 13 I told him that I am going to...  Read More

1 Samuel 3:1-9  (HCSB)Samuel’s Call3 The boy Samuel served the Lord in Eli’s presence. In those days the word of the Lord was rare and prophetic visions were not widespread. 2 One day Eli, whose eyesight was failing, was lying in his room. 3 Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the tabernacle of the Lord, where the ark of God was located. 4 Then the Lord called Samuel, and...  Read More

1 Samuel 2:27-36 (HCSB)27 A man of God came to Eli and said to him, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Didn’t I reveal Myself to your ancestral house when it was in Egypt and belonged to Pharaoh’s palace? 28 Out of all the tribes of Israel, I selected your house to be priests, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave your house all the Israelite...  Read More