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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)

1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)

February 2015 - November 2020

The quote from the title slide is from the words of a young David in 1 Samuel 17:37, “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine”, that we derive the central theme for this study of 1st and 2nd Samuel, THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’s.

We all face overwhelming circumstances in our life and the only thing that can give us strength to overcome those horrific circumstances is a realization that it is not by our might or power, but by the power of the Holy Spirit. It is the only way that we can overcome and address the challenges that we have in life.

One scholar has praised the writing of Samuel: “It is no exaggeration to say that the author of Samuel produced what is still the best book ever written in the Hebrew language.”

In this series we will cover an array of significant biblical teachings on everything from how to face and surmount the giants in our lives, to biblical worship and praise, to the divine viewpoint of politics and leadership, to the importance of the Davidic Covenant and Messianic prophecies, and so much more. An understanding of these key teachings in Samuel is foundational to the rest of the Old Testament, the arrival and mission of the Messiah, the gospel, and many passages in the New Testament. Every believer should have a thorough understanding of the material covered in this series.

Note: Classes in this series are arranged with the most recent class appearing first.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Passage: Psalm 18:2
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 17 mins 10 secs
Do you feel the need for strength some days? Listen to this lesson to see that God is the One who gives us physical, mental, and spiritual strength when we call on Him. Find out how the word “rock” is used in both the Old and New Testaments and how it refers to the Lord Jesus Christ. See that we can rely on God to protect us and we have nothing to fear. At the end of this lesson, hear Moses Onwubiko, an international evangelist and Bible teacher, tell about how he is bringing the gospel and the truth of the Bible to people around the world.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Passage: 2 Samuel 1:11-12 & Psalm 18:1-2
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 55 secs
How grateful are you to God when He delivers you? Listen to this lesson to learn about a Psalm of David when he was delivered from his enemies. Hear why David was called a man after God’s own heart and what he means by his righteousness. See the importance of being honest about our thoughts to God and how that clarifies our own thinking. Hear three things that we must accomplish before we can express our love to God the way David does.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Passage: 1 Samuel 31:1-13
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 35 secs
Do you trust God on a daily basis or do you wait until you have tried everything you can to help yourself? Listen to this lesson to learn about the example of Saul’s sin unto death in contrast to David’s life. Hear the principles of grace orientation and see how God treats us in grace so we should treat others in the same way. Find out Saul’s last words compared to David’s last words. Learn from Saul’s miserable death, which was the consequence of repeatedly rebelling against God.
Tuesday, August 08, 2017
Passage: 1 Samuel 30:1-31
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 37 secs
Have you ever been involved with bitter people or even become bitter yourself? Listen to this lesson to learn how bitterness can destroy your ability to handle the stresses of life. See how when David faced bitter people he strengthened himself in God by remembering God’s goodness and help in times past. Find out how this incident in David’s life is a picture of how Christ rescues us. Learn from David’s attitude after he defeated the Amalekites the importance of being gracious and fair to those you are around.
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
Passage: 1 Samuel 28:6-25
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 43 secs
How can we trust God when everything is going wrong in our lives? Listen to this lesson to see that we need to take the time to study the truth of God’s Word to be prepared for the difficult times. See that Saul is determined to make God guide him but he goes about it in a wrong way. Hear what a necromancer does and why Saul hoped to get some help from her. Find out if the woman was responsible for bringing Samuel back from the dead. Learn three reasons why Samuel was brought forward. Be reminded that our role is to orient to God’s ways and not to try to make God orient to ours.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Passage: 1 Samuel 28:3-8
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 53 mins 40 secs
How should believers handle their fears? Listen to this lesson to learn there is a right and a wrong way. See that Saul chose the wrong way and turned to the occult which was forbidden. Find out that the emotion of fear is basic to our sin nature and is the first emotion mentioned in the Bible. Hear principles on fear that teach us how to handle our fears in wisdom. Instead of listening to our fears, we should base our actions on what the Word of God says.
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Passage: 1 Samuel 28:3-8
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 32 secs
Can Christians become involved in the occult world? Listen to this lesson to learn about mediums and spiritists and the many synonyms for the demonic creatures. See that seeking answers from the dead carries the death penalty from God. Hear a list of the deeds of the spirit world that God forbids. Hear about two kinds of idolatry and how all of us are drawn to it to some degree. Learn that the ultimate issue is to get our answers from God’s revealed Word only.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Passage: 1 Samuel 30:1-18
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 2 secs
When troubles come in the lives of believers they face two choices. Are they going to take matters in their own hands or are they going to trust God? Listen to this lesson to see how David handled severe testing. Hear his prayers in the Psalms where he saw God as his deliverer. Learn the history of the Amalekites and who God had commanded to destroy them completely. Today we face the same options when we have problems in our lives and need to realize God is protecting us.
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
Passage: Psalm 143:1-12
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 8 secs
When we’re in a period of deep mourning we should turn to Psalms for ways to pray and seek comfort from God. Listen to this lesson to hear one of David’s psalms that demonstrates this. Focusing on God’s truth gives us the stability we desperately need in difficult times. Find out that we need to remember God has poured out His grace on people from the beginning. This requires us to have learned the content of the Word of God before troubles come.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Passage: 1 Samuel 29:1-11
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 27 secs
Wouldn’t it be great to know you are always under strong protection? Listen to this lesson to hear how David was being helped by the providence of God working behind the scenes. See that all believers have the assurance that God is taking care of them. Learn that David’s deception of Achish was a kind of wisdom we need when living in a pagan environment. Take comfort in knowing God is intimately involved in the oversight of His creation.