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The Rev. Tim Winterstein, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in East Wenatchee, WA, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study the 2 Samuel 3.Abner, the loyal supporter of Saul’s house, defects to David after a quarrel with Ishbosheth, Saul’s weak son and heir. He negotiates with David to unite all Israel under his rule. Yet, he falls victim to Joab’s revenge and die by his sword. David laments for Abner and distances himself from Joab’s crime. He honors Abner as a prince and a great man in Israel.2 Samuel tells how David becomes the king of Israel and faces both success and failure. It shows YHWH's faithfulness to His promise and David’s need for His mercy. Through this book, God reveals David in times of both strength and weakness, but nevertheless as a man after God’s heart.

The Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Samuel 2.The war for the throne of Israel begins in earnest. David is anointed king of Judah in Hebron, while Saul's son Ishbosheth rules over the rest of the tribes. A bloody battle ensues between their armies, led by Joab and Abner. Who will prevail in this struggle for power and God's favor?2 Samuel tells how David becomes the king of Israel and faces both success and failure. It shows YHWH's faithfulness to His promise and David’s need for His mercy. Through this book, God reveals David in times of both strength and weakness, but nevertheless as a man after God’s heart.

The Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Samuel 1. Find Wrestling with the Basics at https://www.kfuo.org/category/wrestling-with-the-basics/ 2 Samuel opens with David’s reaction as he hears about the death of not only Saul, but also his close friend Jonathan. David mourns for Jonathan out of his love for him. He also mourns for King Saul out of his great respect for his office as the Lord’s anointed. David exercises judgment against an Amalekite who came to him with an interesting story to tell: that he was the one who dealt the final death blow against King Saul. 2 Samuel tells how David becomes the king of Israel and faces both success and failure. It shows YHWH's faithfulness to His promise and David’s need for His mercy. Through this book, God reveals David in times of both strength and weakness, but nevertheless as a man after God’s heart.

The Rev. Dennis McFadden, a pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 31.In this final chapter of 1 Samuel, King Saul’s reign comes to an end in an ignoble way. Saul and his army face the Philistines on Mount Gilboa, but they are defeated and flee. The Philistines pursue them and kill Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s sons. Saul himself is critically wounded by the Philistine archers. He asks his armor-bearer to kill him, but he refuses. So, Saul takes his own sword and falls on it. His armor-bearer follows his example and dies with him. The next day, the Philistines find their bodies and cut off Saul’s head.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Hans Fiene, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Crestwood, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 30.David and his men return to Ziklag after being rejected by the Philistines, only to find their city burned and their families taken captive by the Amalekites. David and his men weep bitterly. David then pursues the Amalekites with 400 of his men, leaving 200 behind who are too exhausted to fight. Along the way, he meets an Egyptian who leads him to the enemy camp. There, David attacks the Amalekites and recovers everything that was taken from him and his men.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Jacob Hercamp, pastor of St Peter Lutheran Church in LaGrange, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 29.David, the fugitive king-in-waiting who is in hiding amongst his enemies, finds himself in a tight spot as he and his men march with the Philistines to attack Israel. But the Philistine lords don’t trust him. So, they appeal to King Achish to send he and his men away. David avoids having to fight against his own people, but this isn’t the end of David’s troubles with the Philistines or the other enemies of God’s people.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Roger Mullet, pastor of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Churubusco, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 28.In a moment of crisis, David faces a dilemma: should he fight with the Philistines against his own people? Meanwhile, Saul faces a dead end: God won’t talk to him, so he turns to a forbidden source of guidance—the witch of Endor! He summons the spirit of Samuel, only to hear a terrifying message from beyond the grave.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’ Shalom in St. Louis, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 27.David’s struggle with fear and faith is on display as he faces the relentless pursuit of Saul. Instead of trusting God to deliver him, he makes a risky move and escapes to the enemy territory of the Philistines. There he finds refuge and favor with Achish, the king of Gath, who assigns him a city of his own: Ziklag. But David’s decision comes with a cost: he must deceive Achish and hide his true loyalty to Israel.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Rick Jones, Chaplain and Vice President of Spiritual Life for the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, in, Minot, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 26.David learns that Saul is pursuing him in the wilderness of Ziph with three thousand men. He sneaks into Saul’s camp at night with Abishai, his nephew, and finds Saul sleeping with his spear and water jug near his head. Abishai wants to kill Saul with his own spear, but David refuses to harm the Lord’s anointed. Instead, he takes the spear and the water jug and leaves. From a safe distance, he calls out to Saul and his commander Abner, rebuking them for not guarding the king. He shows them the spear and the water jug as proof of his mercy.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Frank Ruffatto, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Charleston, West Virginia, and Executive Director of Peace Officer Ministries, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 13.Former police detective and current LCMS pastor and law enforcement chaplain, the Rev. Frank Ruffatto comes on the show to discuss ministering to the authorities. Using Romans 13 as a foundation, how Christians who are in vocations of authority can serve their neighbor and how Christians of all vocations can serve those in authority in godly ways. Find Peace Officer Ministries at peaceofficerministries.org.