1 Samuel: The Transition from Judges to Kings
The stories of Samuel, Saul and David highlight this time of transition.
39 Books: 1 Samuel – The Transition from Judges to Kings
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Palmer St. Podcast: An Eternal Throne
The Old Testament has a few markers or mountain peeks that help us in understanding the entire message, big story or metanarrative of the Bible. One of them is 2 Samuel 7. This chapter points us back to Abraham, forward to Jesus, and declares that David’s throne and dynasty will be eternal.
Palmer St. Podcast: Saul’s Final Defiance
Saul never quite seems to get it. His compliance with God’s will is always iffy. His defiance is always finding new ways to express itself. This is the end.
Palmer St. Podcast: A Man after God’s Heart
David is held up as Israel’s greatest king – the one to which others are compared. He also begins the royal line that leads us to Jesus Christ. This is where the Bible introduces us to him.
1 Samuel 16-17.pptx
Palmer St. Podcast: Samuel’s Farewell
One of the deepest encouragements or challenges we get in the Bible comes in the form of final words of great individuals. Today we’re looking at Samuel’s farewell message to the people as he steps down as the Israel’s judge to give way to Saul as the first king.
Palmer St. Podcast: Dedicated
Our radical dedication to holiness should be an attractive option in a hopeless world – and a source of severe conviction to a compromised or hypocritical church.
