Bible Verse: “‘I regret that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.’ Samuel was angry, and he cried out to the Lord all that …
Off with a Bang
Bible Verse: “When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came powerfully upon him, and he burned with anger.” (1 Samuel 11:6) Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 9:1–11:15 For all the …
Thin-Skinned
Bible Verse: “They said to him, ‘You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.’” (1 Samuel …
Good Foundation, Good House
Bible Verse: “The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his word. And Samuel’s word came to all Israel.” (1 Samuel 3:21) Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel …
From Judges to Kings
Bible Verse: “Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.” (1 Samuel 2:3) Scripture …
Into the World
Bible Verse: “For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the …
Going Around and Coming Around
Bible Verse: “Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!” Acts 28:28 Scripture Reading: Acts 28:1-31 We come to the final …
Get Out of The Way!
Bible Verse: “It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.’” (Acts 15:19) Scripture Reading: Acts 15:1-41 At one …
Old Dogs and New Tricks
Bible Verse: “The voice spoke to him a second time, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.’” (Acts 10:15) Scripture Reading: Acts 10:1–12:25 I don’t usually like to …
Unexpected Allies
Bible Verse: “At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God.” (Acts 9:20) Scripture Reading: Acts 8:1-9:43 Have you ever encountered any opposition? Someone …