Saul’s jealousy explodes into orders to kill David, but the Lord shields his anointed through Jonathan’s advocacy, Michal’s warning, and the Spirit’s restraint at Ramah. The chapter teaches prudence under pressure and confidence in God’s sovereign preservation.
Samuel’s horn of oil finds a shepherd in Bethlehem, and the Spirit rests on him while Saul’s house unravels. 1 Samuel 16 invites us to value the heart God sees and to trust his providence in hidden seasons.
Nahash’s cruel terms threaten to shame Israel, but the Spirit rushes on Saul and the nation rallies as one. The rescue of Jabesh and the renewal at Gilgal show how God saves, steadies, and keeps the crown under his word.
Samuel anoints Saul, the Spirit rushes upon him, and a public lot installs him under a written charter before the Lord. This chapter shows how word, Spirit, and obedience together define the throne God grants his people.
Samson’s story ends in paradox: strength wasted by compromise, then weakness offered to God in a prayer that topples Dagon’s proud house. Judges 16 warns against treating consecration lightly and invites broken people to seek fresh strength from the Lord.
Judges 15 traces a fierce cycle of reprisals and a striking rescue at Lehi. God breaks bonds, supplies water to a parched victor, and advances his purposes amid incomplete relief.
Judges 14 pairs Spirit-given power with a life strained by desire, secrecy, and anger. God still advances his plan, beginning to confront Philistine rule while calling his people to holiness and wise restraint.
Judges 13 shows God planting deliverance in a barren place: a Nazirite child, worship accepted, and the Spirit beginning to stir. In a long season of discipline, grace moves first and prepares a flawed deliverer to begin Israel’s rescue.
Midian’s raids drive Israel to caves until the Lord speaks, grants peace, and calls Gideon to begin renewal at home. The Spirit then clothes him to gather the tribes and face the foe.
Numbers 11 exposes the soul’s cravings and God’s sufficiency. Shared Spirit-given leadership steadies Moses, while the quail episode warns that unruled desire can end in graves of craving.
Exodus 35 moves from Sabbath to freewill offerings to Spirit-filled craftsmanship. A forgiven people rest, give, and build so that God’s dwelling will rise among them, pointing ahead to a greater and lasting nearness.
Exodus 31 names Spirit-filled artisans, sets Sabbath as Israel’s covenant sign, and delivers tablets “by the finger of God.” The chapter teaches Spirit-empowered work, sanctified rest, and a life grounded in God’s word.
Luke 4 moves from wilderness testing to the Nazareth manifesto and Capernaum authority. See how the Spirit-anointed Son resists evil, proclaims release, and insists on the mission.
Acts 21 traces Paul’s Spirit-led journey into chains and public witness. It models wise peacemaking, courageous obedience, and trust in God’s providence when rumor and rage threaten the church.
Acts 20 traces Paul’s Spirit-led journey to Jerusalem and his moving farewell at Miletus. It models humble service, full-counsel teaching, vigilance, and generous care for the weak.