In this, the second of two episodes, 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
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