Trusting the Promise in the Dark Today we conclude the book of 1 Samuel with the reading of 1 Samuel 26-31, and we witness the final, tragic arc of King Saul’s life and the incredible restraint of David. We see David once again refuse to take matters into his own hands, even when Saul is…
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This episode covers 1 Samuel 21-25. First, we follow David as a fugitive from King Saul. He visits the priest Ahimelech and later escapes King Achish. Additionally, the narrative shows Saul’s cruelty toward the priests at Nob. Later, David chooses to spare Saul’s life at En Gedi. Finally, Abigail uses wisdom to stop David from…
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Today’s Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind reveals a major shift for Israel. King Saul’s leadership is failing. Because of this, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem. There, we find a powerful truth. Humans often focus on outward appearance. However, God searches the heart. This journey from the pasture to the battlefield shows that the battle belongs…
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In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads 1 Samuel 6–10, tracing Israel’s transition from God as King to their demand for a human ruler. The narrative explores the tension between trust and control, obedience and fear, as Saul is anointed and revealed as the king the people wanted. Along the…
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Episode Context: In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we read 1 Samuel 1-5 as part of our daily journey through the Bible. Today’s reading highlights Hannah’s faithful vow, Samuel’s call from God, and Israel’s sobering lesson that religious symbols cannot replace obedience. This episode includes Scripture readings, pastoral commentary, a Verse of…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 26-29 GWT; Ch. 30-31 HCSB Podcast Introduction This is History Tuesday, and we’ll read 1 Samuel 26-31 I’m calling this episode “The Ill-Advised Visit.” Comments on 1 Samuel 26 and 27 Thoughts on 1 Samuel 26 and 27 Once more, David passes on an…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 21-22 GNT, Ch. 23-25 NIRV Podcast Introduction This is History Tuesday, and we’ll read 1 Samuel 21-25.. I’m calling this episode ˆWaiting For the Right Time.” Comments on 1 Samuel 23 and 24 In chapter 23, we saw that Saul was still after David,…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 16-17 NET, Ch. 18-20 NKJV Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday. We’ll read 1 Samuel 16-20. I’m calling the episode “Get In the Game.” Comments on 1 Samuel 16 “14Now the Spirit of the Lord had turned away from Saul, and an evil spirit…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11-12 NKJV, Ch. 13-14 NLT, Ch. 15. NET Associate Producer James In Norway Podcast Introduction This is the History Tuesday. Our reading will be 1 Samuel 11-15 I’m calling this episode, “Does God Make Mistakes?” Comments on 1 Samuel 12 and 15 Thoughts on…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 6-8 CEV, Ch. 9-10 NKJV Executive Producer John Podcast Introduction This is the History Tuesday. Our reading is 1 Samuel 6-10. I’m calling todays episode, “How’s That Workin’ Out For Ya?” Comments on 1 Samuel 8 The first section of this commentary was written…
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