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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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Chapter by Chapter
Times Square Church · Devotional & Spiritual · English
Chapter by Chapter is a four-year journey through the greatest book given to the human race – the word of God, the Bible – one chapter at a time, 7 minutes a day, 7 days a week.
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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
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E258 · 14 Sep 2026 · 10 min
1 Samuel 21: The Insanity Defense
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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?
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E255 · 11 Sep 2026 · 8 min
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