David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied." 1 Samuel 17:45 The Philistines had made an offer to the Israelites to have one man from... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 16:7 Inside Vs Outside Appearances
But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7 After God had rejected Saul as king He sent... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 15:23 Rejection Is Rebellion
"For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected you as king." 1 Samuel 15:23 King Saul had chosen to not completely destroy the enemy after being told to do so. He had rejected God's word to... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 15:10-11 God’s Regret
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel: "I regret that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions." Samuel was angry, and he cried out to the LORD all that night. 1 Samuel 15:10-11 When the Israelites were traveling in the wilderness,... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 13:13 Foolish Actions
"You have done a foolish thing," Samuel said. "You have not kept the command the LORD your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time." 1 Samuel 13:13 The Philistines were getting ready to fight the Israelites. They were beginning to surround the Israelites, bringing fear... Continue Reading →
