Send us a textWhat this episode covers:· How 1 Samuel bridges the eras of the Judges and the Kings· The key literary structure built around Samuel, Saul, and David· Why Samuel is the “hinge” of Israel’s history — last judge, first prophet· How Israel’s demand for a king reveals the tension between human desire and divine will· The spiritual themes of leadership, calling, obedience, and kingdom identity· What 1 Samuel teaches us about God’s way of ruling through imperfect peopleKey takeaway:Before Israel had a king, they had a calling. God’s kingdom is never built on human strength, but on His covenant faithfulness — then and now.Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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The Danger of Getting Ahead of the Lord. (1 Samuel 8: 1-22)
Send us a textIn this episode, we explore one of the most pivotal turning points in Israel’s history — the moment they demanded a king. What looked like a political request was actually a spiritual crisis: impatience, fear, conformity, and a refusal to wait on God. We trace Israel's request, God’s warning, and the consequences that followed, and we draw out six core lessons for believers today — especially the call to wait on the Lord rather than force His hand. Key Themes: Wanting the right thing at the wrong time The danger of looking at circumstances instead of Scripture What happens when God lets us have our own way The spiritual cost of impatience: "He gave them their request, but sent leanness to their souls" (Ps 106:15) The blessing and strength found in waiting on the Lord Questions for Reflection: Where am I tempted to demand rather than discern? What is one area of life where I need to slow down and wait on God’s timing? Am I seeking to be like the world — or to be set apart for God?Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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How are Things Supposed to Be? (1 Samuel 7: 1-17)
Send us a textIn this episode, we watch Israel return to the Lord under the leadership of Samuel — and witness how repentance, prayer, and wholehearted devotion bring supernatural deliverance and lasting peace.After twenty years of spiritual drifting, God’s people finally respond to Samuel’s call: “Return to the Lord with all your hearts.” What follows is a model for spiritual renewal that still speaks to us today:Return to the LordPut away the idolsPrepare your heartServe Him aloneWhat happens next is one of the most dramatic scenes in the Old Testament:A pagan army gathers for battle, Israel panics, Samuel prays — and God answers with thunder from heaven.The result?A victory Israel did not win by force… but by faith.A memorial stone is then raised and named Ebenezer — “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”And forty years of peace that came not through a king, not through strategy, but through returning to God.This episode explores:Why spiritual renewal must come before spiritual actionThe danger of using God rather than trusting GodHow prayer leads to deliverance even when fear remainsWhat it means to say “The Lord has helped us — thus far”If your life feels like a battlefield — or if you’re trying to serve God without first giving Him your heart — this passage is a needed reset.Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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When a Society Eliminates God. (1 Samuel 5: 1-12)
Send us a textWhat happens when a nation tries to live without God?In this powerful new episode, we explore how moral confusion and cultural decline begin when we push God out — and how believers today can stand firm, think biblically, and live godly in the midst of it all.Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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The Ark Returns to Israel. (1 Samuel 6: 1-21)
Send us a textIn this episode, we follow the remarkable story of the Ark of the Covenant’s return from Philistine captivity — a moment that revealed both the foolishness of human superstition and the sovereignty of God. Through this ancient account, we discover a simple truth: God will not be mocked, and what is holy must be treated as holy.But the lesson doesn’t stop in 1 Samuel. We can also trace a parallel to the New Testament church at Corinth, where Paul warns believers not to dishonour the Lord’s Table. What connects these two moments — separated by a thousand years — is the same call to reverence, humility, and love in the presence of a holy God.Join us as we explore:Why the Philistines’ “experiment” revealed their ignorance of true worship.How Israel’s curiosity led to disaster — and what it teaches us about reverence.The striking parallel between the Ark and the Lord’s Supper.What it means today to honor Christ in our worship and relationships.This is a call to remember that holiness is not a relic of the past — it is the heartbeat of a life lived with God.Key Scriptures:1 Samuel 6:1–21; & 1 Corinthians 11:17–34Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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