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The Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 22.David, our fugitive hero, found refuge in a cave and about 400 men joined him. That is, until the prophet Gad told him to return to Judah. Meanwhile, Saul, our paranoid king, slaughtered innocent priests who helped David, but one survivor joined David’s band. David blamed himself for the bloodshed and vowed to protect the priest.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 22.David, our fugitive hero, found refuge in a cave and about 400 men joined him. That is, until the prophet Gad told him to return to Judah. Meanwhile, Saul, our paranoid king, slaughtered innocent priests who helped David, but one survivor joined David’s band. David blamed himself for the bloodshed and vowed to protect the priest.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Steven Theiss, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 21.David still faces danger and deception as he flees from Saul’s murderous rage. He deceives a priest into thinking's on a secret mission from the King to get food. He also ends up with a very special sword. David’s plan begins to unravel as a spy sees him and reports the situation to Saul. David, then, flees to Gath and pretends to be insane to escape from the Philistines who recognize him as their enemy.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Christopher Maronde, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Hastings, IA, and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oakland, IA join the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 20.David and Jonathan's friendship is put to the test as Jonathan's father, King Saul, becomes increasingly jealous of David's popularity and success. Jonathan helps David escape Saul's wrath by devising a plan for David to stay away from the royal court during the upcoming festival. Despite the danger of it all, Jonathan remains loyal to David, and their bond of friendship grows stronger.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Phillip Fischaber, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 19.King Saul is determined to kill his young rival David, who has won the hearts of the people and the love of his daughter Michal. But Michal and Jonathan, Saul’s son and David’s best friend, risk their lives to help David escape from Saul’s murderous plots. Will David survive the king’s wrath? Will Michal and Jonathan pay the price for their loyalty? And what will happen when David encounters a mysterious prophet in the wilderness?The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Ryan Kleimola, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Toledo, OH, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 18.David and King Saul’s son Jonathan became close friends. Following David’s defeat of Goliath and recognizing his talent, Saul put him in charge of the fighting men. David became renowned for his military exploits, the people loved him, and YHWH was with him. As a result, King Saul became increasingly jealous of and hostile toward David. This chapter ends with David’s marriage to Saul’s daughter, Michal.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. David Duke, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Newfane, NY and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Youngtown, NY, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 17.“David and Goliath” is one of the most well-known accounts in the Bible. Armed with only a sling, a few stones, and his faith and trust in God, David agrees to fight for Israel against the Philistine’s own giant champion Goliath. Almost everyone knows how David wins the day, but the question is – what does this tell us about Jesus?The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 16.YHWH had rejected King Saul. Although he will continue to rule for quite some time, God instructs the prophet Samuel to anoint a new king for Israel. Despite many impressive candidates, God chooses David, a young and humble shepherd, highlighting the importance of inner qualities over outward appearances. This chapter marks the beginning of David's extraordinary journey as he becomes the renowned King David of Israel.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Luke Brown, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, Kansas, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 14:47-15:35.God commanded King Saul to destroy the Amalekites and all their possessions as a punishment for their attack on Israel when they left Egypt. Saul obeyed—but only partially. Contrary to God’s command, he spared their king Agag and the best of their animals. Samuel confronted Saul for his disobedience and told him that YHWH had rejected him as king.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.

The Rev. Robert Moeller, Jr., pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pipestone, MN and Trinity Lutheran Church in Jaspar, MN, and St. John Lutheran Church, Trosky, MN joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 14:24-46.Saul makes a rash oath that no one should eat anything until he has avenged himself on his enemies. Jonathan, who did not hear the oath, ate some honey and felt refreshed. Sensing that God was not answering his prayers, he suspected that someone had broken the oath. Saul consulted the Urim and Thummim and discovered what Jonathan had done. He was ready to put Jonathan to death for this offense, but the people intervened and saved Jonathan because of his faithfulness to YHWH.The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fall of King Saul, the eventual anointing and coronation of David as king, the forerunner of Jesus. It’s a true story of political intrigue and warfare, but it’s also more than that. 1 Samuel shows us God working to save his people from their enemies and even from themselves.