1 Samuel

1 Samuel 11-15: Does God Make Mistakes?

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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1 Samuel 1-5: Here I Am

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch.1-2 NLV; Ch. 3-4 ERV, Ch. 5 CEV Podcast Introduction This History Tuesday. We’ll begin the book of 1 Samuel by reading the first five chapters. And it’s the thirteenth of December, so we’ll have Christmas Question number 13 today, sent in by Lifespring! family…

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1 Samuel 26-31: Another Missed Opportunity?

Podcast Introduction We’ll complete the book of 1 Samuel today with the reading of chapters 26-31.  I’m calling the episode “Another Missed Opportunity?” Comments on Chapters 26-28 Thoughts on 1 Samuel 26 and 27 Once more, David passes on an opportunity to take out Saul, because David refuses to touch God’s anointed, even though he…

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1 Samuel 21-25: In the Fullness of Time

Podcast Introduction Today our reading is  1 Samuel 21-25.  I’m calling the episode “In the Fullness of Time.” Comments on 1 Samuel 23 and 24 In chapter 23, we saw that Saul was still after David, and he almost had him, but God intervened with the report of the Philistines attacking the land. And then…

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1 Samuel 16-20: That’s A Biggun

Podcast Introduction Today our reading is 1 Samuel 16-20.  I’m calling the episode “That’s A Biggun”  Comments on 1 Samuel 17 First, let me say that this translation disagrees with most other translations in regards to Goliath’s height. In our translation today, the number given was “close to seven feet tall”. Most others say it…

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1 Samuel 11-15: The Decision Has Been Made

Podcast Introduction Today we read 1 Sam 11-15. I’m calling the episode “  The Decision Has Been Made.” Associate Producer The Associate Producer for this episode is Kirsty Merlo. Thank you for your support, Kirsty! Kirsty is also our newsletter editor! Comments on 1 Samuel 12 Have you ever sinned in such a way that…

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1 Samuel 6-10: How’s That Workin’ Out For You?

Podcast Introduction Today we’re going to read 1 Samuel 6-10, and I’m calling the episode “How’s That Workin’ Out For You?”  Comments on 1 Samuel 8 The first section of this commentary was written on September 6, 2020. Six months before this, much of the world began the “fifteen days to slow the spread” of…

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1 Samuel 1-5: The Call

Podcast Introduction Today we’re going to read 1 Samuel 1-5, and I’m calling the episode “The Call.” Today we begin the book of 1 Samuel. Now, while this is still in the history section of the OT, we are really making a transition from the time of the Judges to what will be the time…

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LSFAB0107: 1 Samuel 26-30

Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 26-29 GWT, Ch. 30-31 HCSB Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amount is needed and very much appreciated. Find out how by clicking here. Thoughts Let’s take a second look at chapter 30 for a moment, shall…

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LSFAB0100: 1 Samuel 21-25

Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 21-22 GNT, Ch. 23-25 NIRV Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amount is needed and very much appreciated. Find out how by clicking here. Thoughts Did you notice what happened with the Doeg situation in chapter 22?…

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