Saul’s Panic, Jonathan’s Leap: What’s Your Battle Strategy?
Samuel asked, “What have you done?” Saul answered, “I saw the soldiers leaving me. You were not here on time, and the Philistines were gathering at Micmash. I thought to...
A Leap of Faith in the Valley of Fear: Jonathan’s Trust in God
Jonathan said to his armor bearer, “Come on now, let’s go across to these uncircumcised pagans. Maybe God will work for us. There’s no rule that says God can only...
Fulfilling Destiny: Guarding Against Disqualification
But if you don’t listen to the Lord, if you refuse to do what the Lord says, he will be against you. The Lord will destroy you and your king....
Beyond Appearance: What God looks for in His Vessel
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man...
Becoming the ‘Man’ God Seeks: The Role of Obedience in Grace
Samuel said, “You did a foolish thing. You did not obey the LORD your God. If you had done what he commanded, the LORD would have let your family rule...