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Introduction Every life has an ending. 1 Samuel has been the story of two kings: Saul—the king the people wanted. David—the king God chose. Chapter 31 is more than Saul’s death; it is the fulfillment of God’s Word. The end of Saul’s reign prepares the way for God’s chosen king. Saul’s Defeat – vv. 1–7 The Philistines Defeat Israel Israel flees before the Philistines. Many Israelites die on Mount Gilboa. The nation suffers because of its king. Saul’s House Falls Jonathan, Abin

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Introduction David’s journey over the last several chapters has been one of faith, fear, and God’s faithfulness. Chapter 26: David trusted the Lord and refused to take Saul’s life. Chapter 27: Fear entered David’s heart, leading him to compromise by living among the Philistines. Chapter 29: God intervened through His providence, sparing David from fighting against Israel and bringing him back to Ziklag. Chapter 30 reveals why God brought David home. God’s greatest work was no

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Introduction Chapter 26 ended with David walking by faith. Chapter 27 opened with David walking by fear. Fear led to compromise. Compromise led to a dilemma. By the end of chapter 28, David appears trapped. He cannot fight against Israel. He cannot betray Achish. Yet before David ever realizes it, God is already at work. When our failures leave us in impossible situations, God’s providence faithfully protects His people, preserves His purposes, and prepares the way forward. G

Intro The disciples return from their first mission and report to Jesus. They have preached, served, and experienced the power of Christ at work. Yet they still have much to learn about who Jesus is and what it means to trust Him. Mark moves from a hungry crowd to struggling disciples, revealing the compassion, provision, and presence of King Jesus His Compassion — vv. 30–34 Jesus sees the crowd as “sheep without a shepherd.” “Compassion” (splagchnizomai) is deep mercy that m

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I. Fear’s Fruit – Compromise (vv. 1-7) A. Israel was vulnerable. (vv. 3-4) B. Saul was fearful. (vv. 5-6) C. Compromise was the response. (v. 7) II. Fear’s Companion – Sin (vv. 8-14) A. Saul’s sin was flagrant. (v. 8) B. Saul’s sin was not solitary. (v. 9) C. Saul’s sin was enabling. (v. 10) D. Saul’s sin was revealing. (vv. 11-12) E. Saul’s sin was hypocritical. (vv. 13-14) III. Fear’s Reality – Judgment (vv. 15-19) A. Saul’s fears were real. (v. 15) B. Samuel’s

Intro Jesus has revealed His authority over nature, demons, disease, and death. Mark 6 shifts from Christ’s miracles to the response His ministry receives. This passage reminds us that following Jesus includes both the joy of serving Him and the reality of opposition. Every disciple must decide how they will respond to the King. Expect Rejection — vv. 1–6 The World’s Response to Christ Jesus returned to His hometown, but His own people rejected Him. Familiarity with Jesus bec

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Intro David ended chapter 26 walking by faith. Chapter 27 begins with David walking in fear. His circumstances had not changed. God’s promises had not changed. David’s perspective had changed. The Progression God had promised David the kingdom. David forgot God’s repeated faithfulness. David feared Saul more than he trusted God. David acted on that fear. David became entangled in his decisions. David’s Fear – 27:1–4 David reasons within himself instead of seeking the Lord (v.