Expository Thoughts on 1 Samuel 13 Waiting…Waiting…Waiting… Our electronic devices often use this message when downloading an update or maybe a video. The message is often irritating. We want to read that post, article, or have that app update right now! Following the commands of the Lord and praying according to His commands often has the same message. We wait to see how a prayer is answered….keep reading

Expository Thoughts on 1 Samuel 11 “But certain worthless men said, ‘How can this one deliver us?’” (1 Sam. 10:27). When these unnamed men spoke this question, they spoke directly against God. The LORD had chosen Saul (10:24). Therefore even though Israel rejected God’s authority over them, Saul was His chosen vassal to serve His purpose in the Kingdom. God did not and does not take questioning…keep reading

Expository Thoughts on 1 Samuel 10:17-27 Remember that previous times of deliverance by God are important in the Christian life. Israel was retold of their deliverance from the enslavement by the Egyptians. God reminded them of His kindness as he had Samuel call forth their king (vs. 18). This introduction was part of God’s purpose to recall His mercy and grace to them and their rejection of…keep reading