In this two-part episode, Nancy talked with Ryan Kelly, pastor for preaching at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he taught through the book of 1 Samuel. Kelly calls 1 Samuel a “hinge book” between the time of the judges and the establishment of the kingship in Israel. Topics include:

The prayer of Hannah that extends beyond what has been revealed and provides a table of contents for the book
The problem with Israel’s desire for a king
David’s speeches in the David and Goliath story
What Jonathan reveals about true conversion
Three decapitations
Warnings for us in the sin of Saul

Additional audio resources 1 Samuel:

Sermons on 1 Samuel by Ryan Kelly
Sermons on 1 Samuel by Tom Schreiner
Sermons on 1 Samuel by Liam Goligher

Recommended print resources:

ESV Men’s Devotional Bible
1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader by John Woodhouse
A Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel by Peter Leithart
The King in His Beauty by Tom Schreiner

Ryan Kelly on 1 Samuel, Part 1 (Re-release)