Tag Archives: 1 Samuel 10

ignoring criticism

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240314 ignoring criticism 1 Samuel 10:17-27 (JDV) 1 Samuel 10:17 Samuel summoned the people to Yahveh at Mizpah1 Samuel 10:18 and said to the Israelites, “This is what Yahveh, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought Israel out of Egypt, … Continue reading →

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what we don’t say

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240313 what we don’t say 1 Samuel 10:9-16 (JDV) 1 Samuel 10:9 When Saul turned around to leave Samuel, God changed his heart, and all the signs came that day.1 Samuel 10:10 When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, … Continue reading →

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the next step

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240312 the next step 1 Samuel 10:1-8 (JDV) 1 Samuel 10:1 Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it out on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Hasn’t Yahveh anointed you ruler over his inheritance?1 Samuel 10:2 Today when you … Continue reading →

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the right man

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Samuel 10:17-11:15 Perhaps if some look closely at this account they will find early chinks in Saul’s armor, but I see no major fault in his actions.  He is the king that the people asked for.  In fact, I … Continue reading →

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adventures in failure

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Samuel 9:1-10:16 It was a singular journey in which Saul and his companion set out to find his father’s lost donkeys, and failed.  But along the way Saul discovered Samuel, and was treated to a number of miracles and … Continue reading →

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