Category: <span>1 Samuel with Select Psalms and Proverbs</span>

1 Samuel with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament

1 Samuel with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament

1 Samuel with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament

In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus said, “Blessed are the merciful, because they will be shown mercy” (Matt 5:7). The life of David illustrates Jesus’ statement. Despite David’s kindness…

1 Samuel with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament

1 Samuel with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament

After previous attacks from Saul in 1 Samuel 18-19, David was desperate to know of his status before the king (1 Sam 20:1-10). Perhaps most infuriating to David was the…

1 Samuel with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament

Psalms 6, 7, and 59 are foundational for understanding the events recorded in the latter half of 1 Samuel. Psalm 6, a Davidic prayer, says, “The LORD has heard my…

1 Samuel with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament

In 1 Samuel 15, the Lord rejected Saul because of the king’s unfaithfulness to His word. The Lord was not interested in appearance or typical military might but faithfulness from…

1 Samuel with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament

While the early days of Saul’s reign were effective, after the Israelites grew cowardly and deserted before the Philistines, the king took matters into his own hands. He could no…

1 Samuel with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament

These chapters of 1 Samuel move rapidly from jubilation to humiliation. Saul went from following the direction of the Spirit to being dominated by selfish ambition. Though Israel’s choice of…

1 Samuel with Select Psalms and Proverbs Commentary Old Testament