Revolve recap podcast: Revolve's YouTube Channel
Sermon Questions: Submit here
Reading Plan (readings leading up to the dated Sunday)
1/14/24: 1 Samuel 1:1-1:20
1/21/24: 1 Samuel 1:21-2:11
1/28/24: 1 Samuel 2:12-2:36
2/4/24: 1 Samuel 3:1-21
2/11/24: John 10:27; Hebrews 1:1-2; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Romans 10:17
2/18/24: 1 Samuel 4: 1-22
2/25/24: 1 Samuel 5:1-12, 1 Samuel 6:1-21; 1 Samuel 7:1-2
3/3/24: 1 Samuel 7:1-17
3/10/24: 1 Samuel 8:1-22
3/17/24: 1 Samuel 9: 1-27, 1 Samuel 10:1-27
*Break for Palm Sunday, Easter and Worship service on 4/7
4/14/24: 1 Samuel 11: 1-19, 1 Samuel 12: 1-25
4/21/24: 1 Samuel 13:1-23
4/28/24: 1 Samuel 14: 1-52
5/5/24: 1 Samuel 15: 1-35
5/12/24: Understanding "herem" or holy war.
| Deuteronomy 20:1-20 | This chapter outlines instructions for Israel's conduct in warfare, including provisions for holy war. It discusses the rules for engaging in battle against certain nations and cities, emphasizing the destruction (herem) of these enemies. |
| Numbers 31:1-54 | This chapter recounts Israel's war against the Midianites. After their victory, Moses commands the Israelites to execute vengeance on the Midianites and to treat them as enemies with the herem. |
|
Joshua 6:1-11:23 |
The book of Joshua narrates Israel's conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership. Chapters 6-11 describe various military campaigns where Israel engaged in what could be seen as holy war, including the famous battle of Jericho (Joshua 6). |
| 1 Samuel 15:1-35 | This chapter records the account of Saul's disobedience in sparing King Agag and the best of the Amalekites' livestock. Samuel rebukes Saul for failing to devote everything to destruction (herem) as commanded by God. |
5/19/24: 1 Samuel 16:1-23
5/26/24:
Bible Reading Tips:
Discovering Discipleship
https://www.discoveringdiscipleship.com/abide
Small Group Studies:
Knowing the Bible Series
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/knowing-the-bible-1-2-samuel/
Online Commentary:
1 Samuel
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/commentary/1-samuel/
2 Samuel
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/commentary/2-samuel/
Key Themes:
The Messianic Hope
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-messianic-hope/
https://christoverall.com/article/concise/the-davidic-covenant/
The Gospel in 1-2 Samuel:
https://www.crossway.org/articles/the-gospel-in-12-samuel/
1-2 Samuel Bible Project Overviews:
https://youtu.be/QJOju5Dw0V0?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/YvoWDXNDJgs?feature=shared