It’s tempting to try and measure the Christian life by what we’re doing for God. We want to live wisely, give generously, and declare
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Human greatness can be impressive, and Scripture gives us good reason to honour faithful people. David certainly deserves our admiration. In 2 Samuel 5–6,
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Transitions of power can be messy, and the transition from Saul to David was no exception. God had promised David the kingdom, but after
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What happens in our hearts when someone who has opposed us falls? Vindication can quickly become satisfaction, and another person’s loss can easily look
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First Samuel asks a simple but profound question: What kind of king do God’s people need? As the book draws to its close, the
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Fear has a way of clouding our vision. It can make familiar truths seem distant, tomorrow feel uncertain, and God’s promises appear less true
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In 1 Samuel 26, David finds himself in a familiar situation: Saul is still pursuing him, the kingdom is still delayed, and the promises
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First Samuel 25 is one of the most compelling narratives in David’s life. Set between a funeral and a wedding, it introduces a foolish
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There are times in life when opportunity feels so obvious, so reasonable, and so providential that we assume acting on it must be God’s
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In 1 Samuel 21–23, David is a fugitive, Saul is on the throne, and the situation feels uncertain and unstable. Yet as the narrative
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In a world marked by instability, uncertainty, and shifting identity, where do we turn for security? In 1 Samuel 20, we find David in
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We often assume that resisting God’s will and ways carry little consequence—that we can delay obedience, hold back, or quietly push against what he
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