Nabal rejects David, Abigail steps in with godly wisdom for David.

David faces a moment of truth, will he stay focused on the Lord?

Saul pursues David, David pursues God. God's wisdom, as always, prevails!

David is fleeing from Saul, but begins to gain followers. Saul commits a heinous crime. God is still in control.

David gets himself into trouble by forgetting to seek the Lord!

David and Jonathan share a moment that bonds them closer than ever. Saul shows his true colors to his son.

Saul continues to threaten David. David continues to stay faithful to God!

Saul begins to plot the undoing of David. David continues to follow and focus on God!

David and Goliath, its a deeper story that shows the deep well of God's power!

David is anointed, Saul is abandoned. God's Plan for His people moves forward!

Saul disobeys and loses God's favor forever.

Jonathan shows his faith in God, Saul shows how disconnected from the Lord he truly is.

Saul fails all the tests, God's judgment is swift.

Samuel addresses the people, Saul is made official as king, but Samuel has an important message!

Saul steps up to protect his people, God leads the way!

Samuel anoints Saul as king and equips him for his role.

Saul is discovered by Samuel, God shows him he is His chosen King.

God's people want a king. How does the King of the universe respond? Listen to find out!

The people of God are led by Samuel to seek the forgiveness of the Lord, and in the midst of it the Philistines attack. But then, God shows up!

The Ark in the hands of the Philistines shows us the mighty power of God and what it looks like when hearts are unmoved. 

The Israelites suffer great defeat and in their wisdom, they believe that taking the Ark of God into battle will be the difference maker. Was it? We talk about whether it was or wasn't!

The Lord speaks to Samuel and Samuel gives his first prophecy!

Hannah praises God and speaks to His power, and we learn of the wickedness of Eli's sons and the consequences of grave sin.

Hannah prays with a submissive and offering heart! God answers in a powerful way!

Let's discuss the major themes and practical lessons we will learn in our journey through 1 Samuel!