Tag Archives: 1 Samuel 28

point of no return

20240429 point of no return 1 Samuel 28:15-25 (JDV) 1 Samuel 28:15 “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Samuel asked Saul. “I’m in serious trouble,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned … Continue reading

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encounter at En-dor

20240428 encounter at En-dor 1 Samuel 28:1-14 (JDV) 1 Samuel 28:1 At that time, the Philistines gathered their camps into one army to fight against Israel. So Achish said to David, “You know, of course, that you and your men … Continue reading

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disturbing an old man’s sleep

1 Samuel 28 The Bible consistently describes the intermediate state between death and resurrection as an unconscious sleep, from which good and evil must be awakened before beginning to experience their eternal destiny.  This story seems to contradict that theology, … Continue reading

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