Events

During their tense encounter in the cave, David and Saul showed themselves to be polar opposites: Saul was concerned with his reputation, his name, and his kingdom, while David was able to rest in the sovereignty and steadfast love of his God. David stands as a model for all of us of godly Read More →

The text starting from 1 Samuel 27 is called the “Accession Narrative” because it shows the downfall of Saul but the accession of David to the throne. Strange things go on in this narrative. David moves down with the Philistines and lives with them. He becomes a servant of the Philistine king, Read More →

For a final time during Saul’s lifetime the narrator shows the high qualities of David and the deficiencies of Saul. Instead of fighting against his own people, as Achish’s invitation almost forced him to do, David became involved in a more appropriate battle against Israel’s perennial foes, Read More →

The Old Testament book of 1 Samuel is a record of triumph and tragedy. Its three main characters, Samuel the prophet, Saul, and David are among the most powerful people in the Bible, yet their lives were scarred by far-reaching mistakes. The people of Israel thought their nation would be more Read More →

If we were to stop and think what was most important in church relationships, I do not think many Christians would come up with this quality: humility. ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom?’ ask the disciples. Christians are often preoccupied with that question. And, in sharp contrast to the Read More →