1 Samuel 6:19

This week, we will explore the book of 1 Samuel, engaging the transition of Israel from the age of judges to the age of kings. We will spend two days with each of the main characters—Samuel, Saul, and David—seeing both things to emulate and things to avoid as men of God.

This reading plan will introduce you to the book of Samuel, including why and under what circumstances the book was written and how it applies to Christians today.

In part one of this epic six-part saga through 1 and 2 Samuel, we'll read through chapters 1-7 and explore the birth of Samuel, his rise to becoming the last judge and first prophet of Israel, the early battles between Israel and the Philistines, and why passing on your faith to the next generation is so important.

In this spiritual journey, we will focus on the theme "Alive in Culture". This theme invites us to live as light and salt in a world with an ever-changing culture and its challenges. Nevertheless, the church of God must steadfastly proclaim God’s unchanging love and truth. Through the prayers and reflections in this guidebook, I invite us to live out our faith in a relevant and impactful way for our surroundings, while becoming more sensitive to God’s will in this increasingly complex world.