samuel

S3E079-1 Samuel 6–10: The King They Wanted

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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S3E072-1 Samuel 1-5: Hannah’s Vow, Samuel’s Call

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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1 Samuel 26-31: The Ill-Advised Visit

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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1 Samuel 16-20: Get In the Game

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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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 6-10: How’s That Workin’ Out For Ya?

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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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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