Tag Archives: 1 Samuel

Honor – 1 Samuel 1-2

Posted on July 9, 2024 by dkoop

Oops, this was supposed to be week 1, but I forgot to hit “publish.”  Here’s a major theme from 1 Samuel 1-2 from David’s life. Honoring the people in our lives honors God. David had great faith in God and … Continue reading →

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Trust God & Respect Leaders 1 Samuel 24-26

Posted on June 18, 2024 by dkoop

David had great respect for Saul, in spite of the fact that Saul was trying to kill him. Although Saul was sinning and rebelling against God, David still respected the position he held as God’s anointed king. David knew he … Continue reading →

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Trust God Against Giants- 1 Samuel 17 Commentary

Posted on June 15, 2024 by dkoop

Easily the most beloved accounts in the Bible is the account of David and Goliath.  So compelling and well-known is the drama that it has become the primary historical metaphor in Western culture for describing any individual or group who … Continue reading →

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Who was Goliath? 1 Samuel 17

Posted on June 8, 2024 by dkoop

Most people have heard of the Biblical account of David the young shepherd who defeats the mighty Goliath with only a slingshot. Who was Goliath? According to the Bible (1 Samuel 17), David, a young Israelite teenager, defeated the giant … Continue reading →

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