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The Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 16.YHWH had rejected King Saul. Although he will continue to rule for quite some time, God instructs the prophet Samuel to anoint a new king for Israel. Despite many impressive candidates, God chooses David, a young and humble shepherd, highlighting the importance of inner qualities over outward appearances. This chapter marks the beginning of David's extraordinary journey as he becomes the renowned King David of 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. Luke Brown, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, Kansas, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 14:47-15:35.God commanded King Saul to destroy the Amalekites and all their possessions as a punishment for their attack on Israel when they left Egypt. Saul obeyed—but only partially. Contrary to God’s command, he spared their king Agag and the best of their animals. Samuel confronted Saul for his disobedience and told him that YHWH had rejected him as king.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. Robert Moeller, Jr., pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pipestone, MN and Trinity Lutheran Church in Jaspar, MN, and St. John Lutheran Church, Trosky, MN joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 14:24-46.Saul makes a rash oath that no one should eat anything until he has avenged himself on his enemies. Jonathan, who did not hear the oath, ate some honey and felt refreshed. Sensing that God was not answering his prayers, he suspected that someone had broken the oath. Saul consulted the Urim and Thummim and discovered what Jonathan had done. He was ready to put Jonathan to death for this offense, but the people intervened and saved Jonathan because of his faithfulness to YHWH.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. John Shank, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 14:1-23.Jonathan and his armor-bearer show great faith and courage by sneaking out of the Israelite camp and attacking the Philistine outpost. They trust God to help them and give them a sign to go up. The Philistines panic and start killing each other. Saul and his men join the battle and see the Philistines fleeing in confusion. The Israelites who had been hiding or defecting also joined the fight and pursued the Philistines.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. Dan Grimmer, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell, SD, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 13.Saul faces a crisis as the Philistine army amasses to attack Israel. Samuel instructs Saul to wait for him to offer sacrifices to God before going into battle, but Saul grows impatient and offers the sacrifices himself. This angers God, and Samuel rebukes Saul for his disobedience, foretelling that his kingdom will not last. The Philistines end up coming with superior weaponry and strength, and they regain control of several important areas of 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. Nabil Nour, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartford, SD and fourth vice president of the LCMS, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 12.Samuel bids farewell to the Israelites and cautions them about the grave repercussions of disobeying God. He recounts their forefathers' past and reminds them of God's loyalty. The people admit their wrongdoings, and Samuel reassures them that following God will lead to prosperity, but turning away from Him will result in punishment.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. Jason Bredeson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sacramento, CA, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 11.Saul is now King over Israel. His reign begins quite auspiciously when he must lead the army in battle against the Ammonite tyrant, Nahash. In exchange for peace, Nahash demands that all the Israelites have their right eye gouged out. Upon hearing this, YHWH empowers King Saul to defeat the Ammonite threat.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. Dr. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, FL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 10.Samuel pours oil on Saul’s head to anoint him as King and gives him three signs to prove that God has chosen him. Samuel then gathers the people of Israel and presents Saul as their king. The people rejoice and shout, “Long live the king!” But not everyone is happy with this new arrangement. Some troublemakers question Saul’s ability and refuse to honor him.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. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 9. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics.In this chapter, we meet Saul, a young man from the tribe of Benjamin, who is looking for his father’s lost donkeys. Along the way, he meets Samuel, the prophet of Israel, who has a surprising message for him. Samuel tells Saul that he is the one whom God has chosen to be the king of 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. Ross Shaver, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church and School in Nampa, Idaho, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 8.The people of Israel have had enough of Samuel's sons, who twist justice and take bribes. They want a king to lead them, just like the other nations. But they are blind to the fact that they already have a King: YHWH himself! God commands Samuel to reveal to them the bitter reality of having a human king, who will oppress them and conscript their sons into perpetual battles. Samuel’s warnings go unheeded: the people demand a king.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.