Saul’s downward spiral continues as his troops defy him and as he defiantly disobeys the Lord.

Saul’s fear and pride lead him to destructive decisions that affect his family and the nation of Israel.

Saul deals with his first crisis as king and Samuel delivers his farewell address.

Samuel proclaims Saul king and gives him three signs from God to confirm his anointing.

Israel asks for a King, Samuel warns them of the consequences and Saul is introduced as the king.

As the Philistines capture the Ark, God disciplines Israel and reveals Himself to the Philistines.

The LORD judges Eli and his sons and calls Samuel as judge, priest and prophet to Israel.

Hannah dedicates Samuel to the LORD and offers an extraordinary prayer to God, reflecting a depth of understanding about theology that is astounding and remarkable.

Hannah, Samuel’s mother, epitomizes how the ceremonial law was to work in ancient Israel.

James encourages believers to pray, to be patient and to seek to restore those who wander from the truth.