Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Susan Merrill (2024)

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1 Kings 19: Elijah Despairs and God Responds with a Whisper 31:15

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In Episode 14 of Season 11 of the Bible Book Club podcast, we delve into the intriguing narrative of Elijah from 1 Kings 19. This episode paints a vivid picture of Elijah's journey from a miraculous victory to a powerful personal crisis. On Moun…

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1 Kings 18: Elijah VS the 450 Prophets of Baal 30:05

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In the annals of biblical history, few tales are as dramatic as the confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal of 1 Kings 18. This epic showdown takes place against a backdrop of rising idolatry in Israel under the reign of King Ahab …

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1 Kings 16-17:Evil Escalates, So God Sends Elijah, a Power Prophet 31:21

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In these challenging times for Israel (in 1 Kings 16), marked by the evil reigns of Omri and Ahab, God sends Elijah, a prophet of extraordinary power, to deliver His message. Discover how Elijah's unwavering faith and miraculous acts, including …

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1 Kings 14-16: Not All Kings Are Created Evil 32:21

23d ago32:21

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Embark on a journey in 1 Kings 15 through the tumultuous reigns of Judah and Israel's kings, as we explore their profound impacts on history and faith. Rehoboam and Abijah's Reigns: Rehoboam's reign was marked by idol worship and divine displeas…

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1 Kings 13-14: Jeroboam & Rehoboam, the First Kings of the Divided Kingdom 31:09

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Kings 13 and 1 Kings 14, when the kingdom divided, many priests and Levites who had originally served in the northern kingdom moved to Judah. These men were well versed in the Torah or law and the Covenant between God and the people. They k…

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1 Kings 12: The Kingdom Divides 28:58

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In this episode of 1 Kings 12, we will begin the rotation of the first two kings in the North and South. This episode will focus on Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, as king over Judah, the southern kingdom. And Jeroboam, from the tribe of Ephraim, king …

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1 Kings 10-11: Solomon Attains Influencer Status 32:16

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Kings 10 and 11, Solomon will solidify his influencer status. He will stray though, no longer using his influence for good. It seems to be a particular pitfall or temptation of influencers. Too much fame and fortune lead to self-gratificati…

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1 Kings 8-10: The Queen of Sheba Wants Answers 30:01

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Kings 9, the nation is still gathered for the dedication of the temple which Solomon planned to coincide with the Feast of Tabernacles, which was one of the annual feasts commanded by God in Numbers. It was a celebration to commemorate the …

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1 Kings 8: Solomon Prays 31:33

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Kings 8 with the Temple complete, Solomon is ready to dedicate it. With trepidation and solemnity, the Israelites gather with one question on their mind. We have built it, will He come? Thank you for being a part of the club for Season 11. …

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1 Kings 7: The Link Between the Tabernacle, the Temple, and Eternity 33:33

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Kings 5–6, Solomon began his building plan for the temple. He contracted with Hiram king of Tyre for all the building supplies. Then he organized over 187,000 laborers. In the 480th year, after the Israelite’s release from Egypt, they began…

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1 Kings 5-6: Solomon Builds the Temple 33:11

2M ago33:11

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Kings 5, we reference back to 2 Samuel 7:12 when God promised: 12 When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He is …

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1 Kings 3-4: Solomon Asks for Wisdom 30:37

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Starting with 1 Kings 3, the focus of the next 9 chapters will be Solomon’s reign. David reigned through war. Solomon reigned in peace. David was called to battle for the land. Solomon was called to build on the land. David had a heart for the L…

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1 Kings 2: Solomon Takes Control 25:43

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Kings 2, David encourages Solomon to do 3 things as a leader: Be strong Keep God's laws Walk faithfully with all your heart and soul. David is reiterating all he had been taught as an Israelite. Thank you for being a part of the club for Se…

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1 Kings Overview + 1: David, on His Deathbed, Fights for Solomon’s Succession 33:50

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Recap of Where We Are + How Kings Fits into the Bible: The Bible is a collection of small stories that together tell a much larger story. The larger story is the entire history of our redemption, with Jesus as the ultimate hero. Kings is in the …

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2 Samuel 23-24: David’s Mighty Men and the Sacred Mount Moriah 41:03

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! If only the books of Samuel ended there, after David’s final words. It’s a great place to end, but he didn’t. There is more in 2 Samuel 23 and 24, and it is anti-climatic for the books of Samuel. However, it is an intriguing link to the future o…

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2 Samuel 22-23: David’s Final Song and Final Words 28:37

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 2 Samuel 22, we are going to read David’s song and final words. Recall that 1 and 2 Samuel were really one long book. 1 Samuel begins with Hannah’s song, and 2 Samuel ends with David’s song. The two songs are bookends to the story of Samuel, …

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2 Samuel 20-21: Joab Kills for a Job, A Woman Kills for Peace and Gibeon kills to Avenge 30:54

4M ago30:54

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 2 Samuel 20, we pick up in the middle of the new rebellion led by Sheba, the Benjaminite. David has a new commander, Amasa, who is the former commander of Absalom and tried to kill David. When David appointed Amasa as his commander, back in C…

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2 Samuel 18-20: David Returns to Reign with a Broken Heart 35:35

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 2 Samuel 18, David, the king with such a big heart, is bereft. With this deathof his son, Absalom, our story comes full circle. David began in 2 Samuel mourning the death of Saul. A man he loved. A man who was trying to kill him. The man he h…

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2 Samuel 16-18: Absalom’s Obsession with Power Ends Violently 34:52

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Note the author's focus on relationships in these last few chapters. David’s sin is in his relationships with Bathsheba and with his children And therefore, his consequences are relational. In the 2 Samuel 15: Joab interfered in David’s relation…

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2 Samuel 14-15: David is Forced to Run from Absalom His Son 33:04

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 2 Samuel 13, we learned that David has sons who are following in his ways. Like father, like son, Amnon is distracted by women. And in particular, women whom he cannot and should not desire. In this case, it is his half-sister Tamar that he w…

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2 Samuel 13: Amnon’s Obsession With His Sister Ends in Tamar’s Rape 31:52

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! There are a lot of scenes in 2 Samuel 13. Each scene has a different combination of 5 characters. They include David and 3 of his children, Amnon, Absalom, and Tamar and Jonadab, a no-good advisor. Amnon is David’s firstborn, the son of his seco…

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2 Samuel 12: David trusts God and Confronts the Consequences 29:18

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! We ended the last episode with the information from 2 Samuel chapter 11, “that the thing David had done displeased the Lord.” Nothing is hidden from God’s sight. And he loves David too much to let him go any further in his sin. In 2 Samuel 12, i…

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2 Samuel 11: David Takes a Wrong Turn Onto the Path to Evil 28:20

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! When we left our hero in the last episode, he was all Israel had hoped for. He was the king whom Israel needed to make God’s name known to the world. God was with David and because of that, his power grew. Our author made clear to us who holds t…

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2 Samuel 8-10: David’s Kindness for Mephibosheth 27:32

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! David is a man of action. So much so, that one gets the impression that he thrives in motion and cannot be still. From herding sheep and delivering food to his brothers on the front lines as a boy to hiding in caves to escape Saul and protecting…

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2 Samuel 7: The Davidic Covenant 35:11

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! There are 55 chapters in 1 and 2 Samuel and, without a doubt, 2 Samuel chapter 7 is the most important. In fact, this chapter ranks as one of the most important chapters in the entire Bible because, in this chapter, God will make a covenant with…

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2 Samuel 5-6: A New Capital, A New Palace, and Too Many New Wives 34:40

6M ago34:40

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! So much happened in our last episode: Joab killed Abner, David cursed Joab, Baanah and Rekab killed Ish-Bosheth, and David killed Baanah and Rekab. Despite all of the killing, David managed to unite the two kingdoms. And Israel finally became on…

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2 Samuel 3-5: Israel Becomes One Nation Under God...and David 31:55

6M ago31:55

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 2 Samuel 2-3, David listens to God's plan for his nation but not everyone is on board. Joab and Abner start a civil war over their disagreement. After some bloodshed, Abner wants to switch teams and asks to join team David. David makes peace …

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2 Samuel 2-3:One Kingdom, Two Kings: David Fights to Unite 27:39

6M ago27:39

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 2 Samuel 2 begins well on David’s part, but for Israel, it’s what we have come to expect—messy. For the next 5 chapters, Israel will fight through the transition from Saul to David. Welcome to Season 10! Thank you for being a part of the club. S…

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2 Samuel Overview + 1: David Pays Tribute to Saul, the Source of His Tribulation 30:28

7M ago30:28

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! The books of 1 and 2 Samuel are the story of Israel’s leadership transition from judges to the first 2 kings: Saul, who failed due to pride and disobedience, and David, a man after God’s heart. The 2 books were originally one book and are named …

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1 Samuel 30-31: Saul’s Fall from Sorcery to Suicide 33:28

7M ago33:28

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! David is playing a dangerous game with a lot of moving parts. He is a mercenary soldier deceiving his employer, Achish who just happens to be in league with 4 other powerful Philistine leaders. At this time, Achish and their friends are attackin…

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1 Samuel 28-29: Saul and the Medium of Endor 23:36

7M ago23:36

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! For over a year, David bides his time with the Philistines. Living in Ziklag and raiding Canaanites instead of Israelites. Until a huge contingency of Philistines begins to form for a battle against the Israelites, Achish calls up David and his …

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1 Samuel 26-27: David Steals from Saul and Deceives Achish 31:30

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In this episode, David will face his 3rd and final test in the wilderness. This last test is a temptation, like the first, to avoid suffering. Specifically another temptation to kill Saul and end his torturous time in the wilderness. Thank you f…

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1 Samuel 25: Abigail the Intelligent and Beautiful 30:29

8M ago30:29

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In this episode, two stories are going to take place: Samuel is going to die and David will have his second test in the wilderness. (The second test is the temptation to avenge himself.) David was anointed but not appointed king. As a threat to …

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1 Samuel 24: David is Tested and Tempted in the Wilderness 28:00

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In the next 3 episodes, while David is in the wilderness, he is going to have 3 tests. The first test is the temptation to avoid suffering. The second test is the temptation to avenge himself. The last test is a temptation, like the first, to av…

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1 Samuel 22-23: Saul, the Priest-Killing King 27:43

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Samuel 22 and 23, David flees Saul, picking up 400 followers and his family along the way. King Saul searches for a mole and pursues David. Thank you for being a part of the club. Show Notes Blog The Path to Good or Evil The Old Testament B…

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1 Samuel 20-21: Jonathan: David’s Friend of Faith, Hope, and Love 35:35

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Samuel 20 and 21, David is on the run from Saul a man who should love him. Saul is his wife’s father, his best friend Jonathan’s father, and his king, the king whom David loyally served and even risked his life for. And as you would expect,…

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1 Samuel 18-19:God Provides People to Protect David 31:37

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Samuel 18 and 19, David has been transformed overnight from a pesky inquisitive baby brother to a celebrated hero, honored court member, and soon-to-be royal family member. His resume will continue to grow as we read through the 1st and 2nd…

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1 Samuel 17: David Defends God, Defeats Goliath 26:37

9M ago26:37

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! When we left Saul and David, Saul was suffering mentally from an evil spirit. David was summoned to soothe Saul’s nerves on the recommendation of a servant who said he played the lyre well and the Lord was with him. It worked; the music was soot…

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1 Samuel 16-17: God Sees What Man Can’t...the Heart. 29:33

9M ago29:33

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Samuel 16 and 17, the reign of Saul as king of Israel does not end overnight. It was a gradual process; much happened in between, with several lessons for us. Thank you for being a part of the club. Show Notes Blog The Path to Good or Evil …

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1 Samuel 15: Saul Makes Excuses for Falling Short 28:39

9M ago28:39

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Even though Saul has been told that his descendants will not be king and that God has chosen another man to replace him, that person has not been revealed, and Saul is still the king. 1 Samuel 15 shows the door still open for Saul to redeem hims…

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1 Samuel 13-14: The Fall of Saul 34:27

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Samuel 13 and 14, the Israelites are hopeful that Saul is the answer to the long-awaited promise made in Genesis. While it looks to them that Saul is the king--often called the "second Adam"--he is not. His fall comes fast. Thank you for be…

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1 Samuel 10-12: The Rise of King Saul 24:36

10M ago24:36

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In 1 Samuel 10, 11, and 12, our story has a back-and-forth feel like a game...a chess game. Each team now has a king. Team Israel has a king – Saul. Team God has a king – God and a voice -- Samuel. Let's study the rise of King Saul together. Tha…

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1 Samuel 8-10: Israel Finally Gets a King 30:24

10M ago30:24

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In the first seven chapters of 1 Samuel, we learn the story of Samuel himself. In the following six chapters, we learn of the first King of Israel, Saul. Israel once again is not satisfied by having the one true God as their king. They want a hu…

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1 Samuel 6+7: Philistines Deliver Golden Rats, Tumors, and a Lesson 30:58

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! When we open today in 1 Samuel 6, the Israelites have lost the ark and are suffering without the presence of God. The Philistines have gained the ark but are suffering with the presence of God! Samuel is nowhere to be seen...yet. Thank you for b…

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1 Samuel 4 + 5: Eli Falls and The Ark Takes a Tour of Terror 27:35

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Chapters 4 and 5 of the Book of 1 Samuel, are part of what is called the ark narrative because they tell the story of the Philistine's victory over Israel and their possession of the ark of the covenant. Samuel is absent from these chapters. The…

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1 Samuel 2 + 3: Hannah Sings, Samuel's Called, and Eli Can't Stop His Sinning Sons 32:19

11M ago32:19

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In chapters 2 and 3 of the Book of 1 Samuel, the story transitions from Hannah and the birth of her son Samuel who will be the future prophet and priest, to Eli, the current high priest. The story of Eli's wicked family is a sad contrast to Samu…

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1 Samuel Overview + 1: Hannah Cancels Persecution with Prayer 29:20

11M ago29:20

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In chapter 1 of the Book of 1 Samuel, we meet Hannah. At this point in her life, her husband is not enough to bring her joy. She is overwhelmed by her barrenness and prays to God in her distress. We see God provide Hannah with a blessing in the …

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Ruth: How's Ruth's Genealogy Ends in the Christmas Story 18:25

11M ago18:25

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In this final episode from the Book of Ruth, we will bring Ruth’s story full circle back to Christmas because Ruth's genealogy leads to Christ. For those of you who have listened to all of season 8, the 4 regular episodes and 4 bonus Advent epis…

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Ruth 4: Advent Bonus - Joy 14:43

11M ago14:43

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Welcome to the Ruth Advent series! We hope this amazing story will make Advent come alive for you in a new way. We recommend you play Ruth Episode 4 first to listen to the chapter and discussion before listening to this Advent Bonus episode. Thi…

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Ruth 4: The Seed is Planted 27:15

11M ago27:15

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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! In the Book of Ruth chapter 4, we will come to the climactic end of our story. We began the Book of Ruth with a story of famine and death. We will end the book of Ruth with a story of provision and birth. The book of Ruth is, above all else, a s…

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