Tag Archives: Saul

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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Who were the Philistines? 1 Samuel

Posted on June 7, 2024 by dkoop

The Philistines were a people of Aegean origin who settled on the southern coast of Palestine in the 12th century BC, about the time of the arrival of the Israelites. The first records of the Philistines are inscriptions and reliefs in the mortuary temple of Ramses III at Madinat … Continue reading →

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Trust God for the Future – 1 Samuel 16

Posted on June 4, 2024 by dkoop

We now begin an exciting adventure into the life of a shepherd boy named David. David plays an important role in the Bible. More space is devoted to David in the Scriptures than any other person, except Jesus Christ. Jesus … Continue reading →

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