Old Testament

1 Samuel 13-14

Saul does foolishly while his son Jonathan does valiantly, and the stage is being set for a man after God's own heart to rule.

1 Samuel 11-12

The transition from the time of the judges to the time of the kings is completed as Saul officially is made king of Israel. They asked for it and God gave them what they asked for.

1 Samuel 9-10

Man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Saul learns this truth in this study of 1 Samuel, when he is given the news that God has selected him to be king of Israel.

1 Samuel 7-8

The period of Israel's history known as the time of the Judges is about to come to an end. God has a covenant plan to execute and Samuel sadly plays a central role in it. The people reject God's theocracy and demand a king like all the other nations.

The Book of Job at 30,000 feet

Richard Thrasher gives an insightful overview of the entire Old Testament book of Job.

1 Samuel 2:12-3:21

Eli's sons are corrupt, worthless men (Literally, "sons of Belial"). Samuel will become God's faithful prophet in spite of the influence of others around him.

1 Samuel 1:1-2:11

The remarkable way that God orchestrates the details of our lives is seen clearly in the opening chapters of 1 Samuel.

Jeremiah 51:25-52:34

Jeremiah ends his judgments on Babylon, and the book of Jeremiah ends with the fall of Jerusalem and a glimmer of hope for the people of God.