Tag Archives: Monarchy

Who is King Saul? – 1 Samuel 9-31

Posted on May 31, 2024 by dkoop

First impressions can be deceiving, especially when the image created by a person’s appearance is contradicted by his or her qualities and abilities. Saul presented the ideal visual image of a king, but the tendencies of his character often went … Continue reading →

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Who is Samuel? – 1 Samuel 1-28

Posted on May 28, 2024 by dkoop

Samuel, whose name means “heard of God,” was dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, as part of a vow she made before he was born (1 Samuel 1:11). Hannah had been barren and prayed so fervently for a child that … Continue reading →

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Trusting God’s Leadership – 1 Samuel 8

Posted on May 28, 2019 by dkoop

Have you ever been in this conversation?  “Can I go here or do this?”  “No.”   “PLEASE! Everyone else is doing it!”   “If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you?”  Frown, “no, but…”    I have been on both sides of … Continue reading →

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