1 samuel commentary john macarthur

IV. In the introduction to the first volume, the author reminds us that the purpose of telling a story is to make it come alive for the hearer, but also warns us about letting the main point get lost in details. 17:38-47; Honoring God:When Satan and his evil forces a ack us, one of our major goals should be to uphold God's reputation. Originally intended as a textbook for the study of First Samuel, Hebert Lockwood Willett offers sound exegesis coupled with end-of-chapter questions for critical application and reflection. For years the author, Reverend De Graaf, led a weekly class for those who taught Bible to children, both at Sunday schools and at day schools. Here he is clear, simple, to the point, and practical in application. 7:1216). Comments on the text are technical, and because Klein feels the text is in poor shape, he relies heavily on the LXX and other critical commentaries. 1). THE LOSS OF THE ARK OF GOD. However, since Samuel has a different literary style than Kings, it was most likely penned before the Exile during the period of the divided kingdom (ca. Bible Text Commentaries by John MacArthur - Blue Letter Bible During that period when Eli and his licentious sons occupied the office of the priesthood, a glimmer of hope came to the land in the person of a praying mother [1Samuel 1]. The book is especially suited for pastors, Sunday School teachers and laypersons. 24:25). We cannot win while we war against God! This is the most interesting and instructive volume. He was a child of prayer (1 Samuel 3:1-19); he brought victory to his people through prayer (1 Samuel 7:5-10); when the nation wanted a king, Samuel prayed unto the Lord (1 Samuel 8:6); intercessory prayer was the keynote of his life (1 Samuel 12:19-23).Eli was both judge and priest at this time. Wiersbe is alway worth checking for his insights and applications. 5:5; 11:11; 12:8; 19:4243; 24:1, 9). The book is remarkable as an effort to substantiate the fact of a developmental process in prophecy and revelation, the principle laid down being that God invariably adapts Himself to the condition of those whom He addresses; and the point is aptly and ingeniously illustrated in many ways . Nehemiah Poetical Books 1 Samuel 2:22-34 Is Your Family Dysfunctional? 8:10-22;God-Centered Decisions:In using the freedom God has given us, we should always make decisions that are within His will. 1. Many of the Psalms recall David's watch over the flock: ''When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, What brought about this timely revival? III. 2. The Kingscontains succinct explanation and clarification on textual arrangement, parallel motifs and figurative language, chronological sequence, and the scope of the text. God's providential guidance. Saul was humble at first, but we find him becoming proud and disobedient to God. Saul is revealed as being motivated by external considerations. William J. Deanewas Rector of Ashan, Essex. Wisdom Literature The Relative Position of the First Two Kings, From the Rejection Until the Death of Saul 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 23:15-18 My Friends And I, 1 Samuel 20:3542 The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, How Will The Church Survive: A Call To Christian Parenting, 1 Samuel 16 and 17 Entering Saul's Service, 1 Samuel 30 - His Pursuit of the Amalekites, 1 Samuel 31-2 Samuel 1- His Lamentations for Saul, 1 Samuel 23 In The Presence of My Enemies, 1 Samuel 26 The Strange Case of the Missing Spear, 1 Samuel 31 - 2 Samuel 1 The End of the Beginning, 1 Samuel 8-14 Saul Chosen and Anointed King, 1 Samuel 16:1-15 David Chosen and Anointed, 1 Samuel 16:18-17:30 David and Goliath - Part I, 1 Samuel 17:31-54 David and Goliath - Part II, 1 Samuel 17:55-19:24 Impulsive, Compulsive, Consumed, 1 Samuel 20 David Protected by Jonathan - Part I, 1 Samuel 20 :32-42 David Protected by Jonathan - Part II, 1 Samuel 21 David and Ahimelech and Achish, 1 Samuel 22 David at Adullam, Saul Slays Ahimelech, 1 Samuel 23 David in the Wilderness of Maon, 1 Samuel 25:1-22 David and Abigail - Part I, 1 Samuel 25:23-42 David and Abigail - Part II, 1 Samuel 26 Wilderness of Ziph, David Spares Saul Again, 1 Samuel 28 Saul Consults a Medium at Endor, 1 Samuel 29, 30 David, a Philistine Vassal, Bob Roe's Studies on Life of David in 2 Samuel, 1 Samuel 2:1-3:21 Hearing the Call of God, 1 Samuel 4:1-5:12 Focused on the Wrong Thing, 1 Samuel 13:1-23 Dangerous Intersections of Life, 1 Samuel 16:1-23 David: God's Choice of King, 1 Samuel 18:17-19:24 When Things Aren't What They Seem, 1 Samuel 20:1-42 The Message Of the Arrows, 1 Samuel 21:1-22:5 Shaken But not Forsaken, 1 Samuel 22:6-23:29 The Flesh vs The Spirit, 1 Samuel 25:1-34 Don't Let Anger Get the Best of You. 1 Samuel Commentaries | Precept Austin Fourth, the books of Samuel demonstrate the personal and national effects of sin. 8 and 12 are strongly anti-monarchial. 1 CHRONICLES / 2 CHRONICLES However, since Samuel has a different literary style than Kings, it was most likely penned before the Exile during the period of the divided kingdom (ca. A double purpose is however served by Dr. Willett's book on Samuel; the pupil not only has a fascinating introduction to this book and to its many exciting events, but he is brought face to face with many of his own ethical and religious problems . Also, in relation to David, it is particularly evident that nothing can frustrate Gods plan to have him rule over Israel (1 Sam. The work comes to the reader as an anonymous writing, i.e., the human author speaks for the Lord and gives the divine interpretation of the events narrated. 1 Samuel14:50 Who was Abner in the Bible? The first book of SamuelbyBlaikie, William Garden, Cyril Barber -One of the finest devotional commentaries ever produced. 1:128), to ca. Should you discover some commentary or sermon you feel may not be orthodox, please email your concern. 7, 1, 2 Samuel, electronic ed., Logos Library System; The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2001, c1996), 18. 17:48-18:4;True Friendship:We are to honor one another, be devoted to one another, and even be willing to lay down our lives for one another. The word, common to the Babylonian and Hebrew tongues before their separation, becomes a witness to the antiquity of the book. After being denied access to Egypt, they settled among other preexisting Philistines along the Mediterranean coast of Palestine. There are four predominant theological themes in 1 and 2 Samuel. But he will bring a holocaust of war, famine, despair, and death. There were those in Israel, even before Samuel's time, on whom the mantle of prophecy had fallen (Num 11:25; Judg 6:8). 2 Kings : the power and the furybyDavis, Dale Ralph. I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. Matthew According to the Lords promise, this Messiah will come through the line of David and establish Davids throne forever (2 Sam. The Parallel Histories of Judah and Israel, vol. 1 Samuel 27-29. The events recorded in 1 Samuel cover a period of about 115 years from the childhood of Samuel through the turbulent times of Saul to the beginning of the reign of the king whom God choseDavid. Davies was educated at the University of London. Judg. Historical Books A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. 1 Samuel13:3 Who was Amnon in the Bible? 21-24)1 Herbert H. Klement, Hannah: the receiver and giver of a great gift,"Andrews University Seminary Studies40.2 (Autumn 2002): 207-217, The Role of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25,"Andrews University Seminary Studies41.1 (Spring 2003): 45-53, 2 Samuel 20:8-10: a note for a commentary,"Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society24.3 (Sept. 1981): 209-210, Books of Samuel as a Study in Leadership,"Irish Biblical Studies4.1 (Jan. 1982): 17-30, Estimates of the Character of David,"Irish Biblical Studies6.2 (April 1984): 54-70, Apologetic Motifs in the Books of Samuel,"Vox Evangelica23 (1993): 57-66, An Evil Spirit from the Lord'-Demonic Influence or Divine Instrument?" In this study, John MacArthur guides readers through an in-depth look at this historical period beginning with the miraculous birth of Samuel, continuing through Saul's crowning as Israel's first king, and concluding with his tragic death. Kirkpatrick Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1919. 18:5-20:42;Self-destructive Behavior:We must never allow jealousy and anger to go unchecked since both emotions can lead to very sinful and destructive behavior. The Spirit of the Lord came upon both Saul and David after their anointing as king (1 Sam. HANNAH; OR, THE TRIUMPH OF A SORROWFUL SPIRIT. The Shepherd and the King were blended in David and in David's Son. 4) How did the Holy Spirit minister before Pentecost? MacArthur New Testament Commentaries are a classic biblical studies resource collection from the ministry of Pastor John F. MacArthur. 17:15), their reason for wanting a king showed a lack of faith in the Lord. Envos gratis en el da Compra online de manera segura con Compra Protegida The Macarthur Bible Commentary (libro En Ingls) Hannah's Song, and the name she gave her child, are alike a prophecy of Christ. Unlike many 'Manuals,' the present book will prove a good help . .The London Quarterly and Holborn Review. 1 Samuel; Principle #5; 1 Sam. Later, in2 Samuel 7, God promises David and his house an eternal dynasty. Conservative, Evangelical, THE THEOLOGICAL JOURNAL LIBRARY on Galaxie.com. He will be received and exalted. How often he had led them by still waters, and caused them to lie down in green pastures, and many a time he must have had to lead them down one of the gorges of the wilderness of Judea. 9:17; 16:12, 13). David: his Life and TimesWilliam J. Deane 240 pp. Hervey went on to become bishop of Bath and Wells during his life of clerical work. This Grace to You article originally appeared here. The new Unger's Bible dictionarybyUnger, Merrill Frederick, 1909-, Survey of the Bible : introductory insights, background studies, book-by- book surveybyUnger, Merrill Frederick, The Hodder Bible handbookbyUnger, Merrill, Nelson's expository dictionary of the Old TestamentbyUnger, Merrill, Kregel Bible handbook : a full-color guide to every book of the BiblebyKerr, William3 ratings, The new encyclopedia of Christian quotationsbyWater, Mark. 22:5-23;Making No Excuses:When we violate God?s will and in the process hurt others, we are to take full responsibility for our actions. Ecclesiastes In addition to the internal strife and spiritual weakness there was increasing military pressure upon Israel from the outside. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Please contact the publisher to obtain copies of this resource. 1 Samuel Devotionals Your partnership makes all we do possible. David understood how God . Only Gods grace allows sinful human beings to be in relationship with the holy God. Here is a link to the 2011 version of the NIV Study BibleNote that this resource has been fully revised in 2020. Psalms Sauls disobedience resulted in the Lords judgment, and he was rejected as king over Israel (1 Sam. There are eight different words for valley in Hebrew, but gay signifies a deep, rocky gorge, some of them only two or three feet wide at the bottom, almost as dark as night even in the daytime, because of the steep, rocky sides rising 800 feet high on each side. The terrible civil war against the tribe of Benjamin ( Judges 19 - 21 ) had broken the heart of the already-struggling nation, and years of undisciplined religion -- the refusal to obey Jahweh -- had removed the people from the source of their spiritual power. Not only was Israel defeated in the battle with the Philistines, but that heathen people also killed the two sons of Eli and captured the ark. 1 Samuel; Principle #4; 1 Sam. Jonah 1 Samuel; Principle #33; 1 Sam. The name ''God's son'' takes us a step further. 27:6 gives clear evidence of a post-Solomonic date of writing. Davies utilizes the Septuagint, Latin Vulgate, and Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia for clarification on textual arrangement, semantic variation, and historical context. Thus, the exact reading of the original autograph of the text is in places hard to determine (see 1 Sam. And others make the highest choice, 3:1-18;Human Responsibility:We are to take full responsibility for our failures, never blaming God or anyone else. 1 Samuel18-19 How many wives did King David have? 5) to the W and the Ammonites (1 Sam. Close of the Period of the Judges (1 Samuel 1-7), Judgments on Eli and loss of the Ark (1 Samuel 4:1-7:2), Beginning of the Monarchy (1 Samuel 8-31), Appointment of the first king (1 Samuel 8-10), Saul's reign until his rejection (1 Samuel 11-15), The fall of Saul and rise of David (1 Samuel 16-31), 1,2 Samuel How God Uses a Surrendered Life - currently not available, 1 Samuel 24:1-15 Understanding Your Conscience - currently not available, 1 Samuel 16:1-3 A Man After the Heart of God, 1 Samuel 16:14-23 A Life That Blesses Others, 1 Samuel 17:38-51 Standing Strong for God, 1 Samuel 19:1-18 Persecuted, but Not Forsaken. We are free human agents. Itfocuses on the meaning of each story and on how to understand and share it. Malachi Calvary Baptist, RICH CATHERS More than once David had risked his life, and left the rest of the flock, to rescue one lamb from the mouth of the lion or bear. 8:1) and mi. Can you give some illustrations of this? Similarities between Christ and Samuel may be seen in the growth of Samuel, his acceptance as prophet and priest, and his place as a ruler. John Cummingwas Minister of the Scottish National Church at Crown Court. If you mean business, God will mean business. You can find his views on almost every key text in the Bible. 1:128), to ca. 6:1015 Philistines return the ark with guilt offering to Beth-shemesh, 1 Sam. The meaning of his name was one of the perplexities of Hebrew scholarship till the year 1899, when the Twelfth Congress of Orientalists held its meeting at Rome, and Professor Jastrow, of Philadelphia, showed that, in the Assyrian, which is closely allied to the Hebrew tongue, the word sumu means son, and he translated ''Samuel'' as ''son (or offspring) of God.'' Purpose - The purpose of1 Samuelis to highlight two major events: the establishment of the monarchy in Israel (chs. Expository Sermon Notes The matter is quite attractive and fascinating, and yet so weighty, that the man who shall study these volumes thoroughly, will not fail to read his Bible intelligently and with growing interest. This 1982 update for Moody Presss Everymans Bible Commentary Series is a surprisingly resourceful paperback. question. Pentateuch That name means ''heard of God'' or ''sons of God.'' 1, 2 Samuel : Bible study commentarybyVos, Howard Frederic. Many years agoChristianity Todaycalled it A landmark in interpreting the simple stories of the Bible and that assessment is as valid as ever. But he was known as an evangelical Calvinist, and rightly so. Heb 13:20. 2:12-26;A Biblical Profile:When we select and appoint spiritual leaders, we are to use a biblical profile of maturity. Mp3's, F B MEYER The Whole Bible It is worth noting in this instance that the MacArthur Study Bible states this reference as "11:6" instead of "11:16". 22:51). The little town of Bethlehem is the birthplace alike of David and of his greater Son. John tells us that Jesus ''came unto His own, and His own received Him not'' (John 1:11). Under many of the judges there was a noticeable spiritual decline, and in many cases, this was either initiated or permitted by the judges themselves. But let's get back to the primary thought of these studies. 4) How did the Holy Spirit minister before Pentecost? He is well-known for his radio program, Grace to You. The Ark of God was a very poor substitute for the God of the Ark. Seminarians and pastors will find Klein's translation helpful, his research impeccable; but his explanation of the theme of 1 Samuel is lacking. Viewing the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles as an aggregate of compiled history,A. Hughes-Gamesoffers in-depth exposition of the text from historical contextwhile looking at the original compilation of the books in the Septuagint. 1 Samuel InSamuel the Prophet, F. B. Meyer discusses the critical themes embedded in the text of First Samuelin context of Israel's transition to a central government. 911 presents a positive view of the kingship, 1 Sam. 1 Samuel16:1423 What does the Bible say about music? (Caveat: Be a Berean - Acts 17:11), THE LIFE OF DAVID AS REFLECTED IN HIS PSALMS - Alexander Maclaren, J VERNON MCGEE 24:20). Focusing on providing exegetical commentary on the books of Kings, C. F. Burney'sNotes on the Hebrew Test of the Books of Kingsoffers textual criticism, hermeneutic and presuppositional interpretation, and semantic analysis of the text. Richard G. Moulton(18491924) was Professor of English Literature at the University of Chicago. 1Sa 17:38-40, 9. 1 Samuel 1 Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible 1 Samuel 3:10 Speak Lord, for Your Servant Listen, 1 Samuel 3:10 The Call of Samuel (24 pages), 1 Samuel 3:10 When You Can't Sleep, Remember Samuel, 1 Samuel 3:8-10 Samuel the Boy Who Saved a Nation, 1 Samuel 7: Glancing Backward, Facing Forward, 1 Samuel 7:12 The Stone of Help (Ebenezer) (16 pages), 1 Samuel 8-12 Saul: His Election To The Throne, 1 Samuel 9:27 Christ Our Great Savior and King, 1 Samuel 11:14-12:25 Covenant Renewal at Gilgal, 1 Samuel 12:1-25 The Sinful Origin of the Son of David, 1 Samuel 12:22 The Pleasure of God in His Name, 1 Samuel 14:26, 27 Honey in the Wilderness, 1 Sam 13-15 Saul: His Deflection From The Course, 1 Samuel 15:22-23 The Pleasure of God in Obedience, 1 Samuel 15:22-23 The Peril Of Incomplete Obedience, 1 Samuel 15:23 - To Obey is Better than Sacrifice, 1 Samuel 16-2 Samuel 10 David Becomes Israels King, 1 Samuel 16:7 Nothing Safe About Secret Sin. At this moment of victory, it was all the more tempting to take the credit for himself. This is a fine grappling with main details in the two books. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Major Prophets Mathison (Ligonier) -The best intermediate-advanced-level commentary on the first book of Samuel is now the commentary by David Tsumura in the NICOT series. Saul and the Witch of Endor, Chapter 23. Above all, Samuel was a picture of Christ in his life of prayer and intercession. ), since 2 Kings concludes during the exile (2 Kin. 1 Samuel 17:40 Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath? The Jewish Study Bible- Only OT - Interesting Jewish perspective. Their division into two books each, as we now have them, originates with the so-called Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek, said to have been made in the third century B.C. Wycliffe Bible Commentary- OT and NT - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). 1 Samuel, John MacArthur Study Guides - Christianbook Conservative. V. The Causes of Gods Rejection of the First King it contains a vast amount of information, which ministers, Sunday-school teachers, and Bible classes may turn to good account.Christian World. But with his club the shepherd does battle both with wild beast and with wilder Bedaween [sic. His jealousy of David bordered on insanity.Saul failed God in several ways: Saul's presumption at God's altar (1 Samuel 13:11-13) Cruelty to his son Jonathan (1 Samuel 14:44) Disobedience in the matter of Amalek (1 Samuel 15:23) His jealousy and hatred of David (1 Samuel 18:29) His sinful appeal to the witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28:7). David, the King Proven (1 Samuel 16-31) -As the third division of the book opens we see Samuel mourning for Saul. Samuel, Saul, and David stand out as the three central figures of 1 & 2 Samuel. The Old Testament Willett went on to become Professor of Semitic Languages and Literature at the University of Chicago and Minister of Memorial Church of Christ, Chicago. From Samuel to Solomon byCharles S. Robinson, 1889, The narratives of 1 and 2 Samuel are some of the most exciting and personal narratives of the Old Testament. Sauls disobedience resulted in the Lords judgment, and he was rejected as king over Israel (1 Sam. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" Enduring Word Bible Commentary 1 Samuel Chapter 12 7:3, 4), and the judges were dishonest (1 Sam. 6:1), 1 Sam. Here is not only a "well of English undefiled," but books written in such strong and simple language that a child can understand them.

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