The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way, I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king...Samuel did what the LORD said...Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the ...  Read More

“But I did obey the LORD,” Saul insisted. “I carried out the mission He gave me...Then my troops brought in the best of the sheep...and plunder to sacrifice to the LORD your God in Gilgal.”  But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to His voice?Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the...  Read More

Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter; Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or bad. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14. These are the words of King Solomon who was the wisest and richest person to ever walk the face of the earth. God went out of His way to make...  Read More

The people all said to Samuel, “Pray to the LORD your God for your servants so that we will not die, for we have added to all our other sins, the evil of asking for a king.Do not be afraid, Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the LORD; but serve the LORD with all your heart...For the sake of His great name, the LORD will not reject His people, because the LORD w...  Read More

Samuel said to all Israel, I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you. Now you have a king as your leader. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have been your leader from my youth until this day. Here I stand, testify against me in the presence of the LORD and His anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheate...  Read More

Jesus replied, Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin…(but) if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:34-36. The context of this scripture is a discussion Jesus had with the Jews in which Jesus pointed out that if they held to His teachings, they would know the truth and the truth would set them free. His opponents resisted His word and pointed out they had neve...  Read More