1 Samuel 21: The Insanity Defense

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   E263 · 19 Sep 2026 · 12 min

   1 Samuel 26: The Biography of a Mighty Man

   In 1 Samuel 26, Abishai’s decision to say yes to David’s dangerous mission begins a lifelong journey that shows how one courageous choice and the people we follow can shape the biography of our lives. Correction: Dwight D. Eisenhower was only elected president twice.

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   E262 · 18 Sep 2026 · 11 min

   1 Samuel 25: You Are Becoming Who You Swore You Wouldn’t Be

   In 1 Samuel 25, David’s furious response to Nabal reveals how easily we can become the very thing we swore we would never be unless we stop running from our past and intentionally pursue becoming like Christ.

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   E261 · 17 Sep 2026 · 11 min

   1 Samuel 24: Bothered by the Edge

   In 1 Samuel 24, David’s conscience over cutting even the edge of Saul’s robe reveals how sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and conviction over small compromises protects our integrity and keeps our hearts responsive to God.

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   E260 · 16 Sep 2026 · 8 min

   1 Samuel 23: Gifts Don’t Need a Title

   In 1 Samuel 23, David’s willingness to fight for Israel without a title or position shows that people truly called by God do what is in their hearts regardless of recognition or status.

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   E259 · 15 Sep 2026 · 9 min

   1 Samuel 22: Friends in a Cave

   1 Samuel 22 shows David gathering a loyal community in the cave of Adullam while Saul’s jealousy and Doeg’s betrayal bring tragedy to Nob, reminding us that godly leadership attracts and keeps people through humility, responsibility, and character.

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   E257 · 13 Sep 2026 · 8 min

   1 Samuel 20: The Dangerous Middle: DNA or Covenant

   1 Samuel 20 places Jonathan between loyalty to his father, Saul, and his covenant with David, reminding us that when family ties conflict with obedience to God, we must choose the covenant over DNA.

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   E256 · 12 Sep 2026 · 10 min

   1 Samuel 19: New Harp or New Heart?

   1 Samuel 19 reveals that while David’s harp could temporarily refresh Saul, it could not change a heart that Saul refused to examine, reminding us that when worship no longer moves us, the problem may not be the harp but an unchecked condition of the heart.

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   E255 · 11 Sep 2026 · 8 min

   1 Samuel 18: Navigating Toxic Relationships: Knowing About Familiar Spirits and Kindred Spirits

   1 Samuel 18 contrasts Jonathan’s godly, covenant friendship with David and Saul’s toxic hostility toward him, reminding us to choose relationships carefully because the people we connect with can either fuel our wounds or strengthen our spiritual growth.

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   E254 · 10 Sep 2026 · 10 min

   1 Samuel 17: Who Will Stop the Advancement of Evil?

   1 Samuel 17 shows how David’s courage stopped Goliath’s advancing threat, reminding us that evil will continue to advance unless people of conviction stand on God’s Word and run toward the battle rather than away from it.

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    E253 · 9 Sep 2026 · 9 min

    1 Samuel 16: The Danger of Confidently Accepting What God Has Adamantly Rejected

    1 Samuel 16 warns us against trusting our own perceptions instead of God’s voice, as Samuel nearly anoints Eliab because of his appearance until God reminds him that He sees the heart and that what people confidently accept may be what God has rejected.