Tag Archives: 1 Samuel 8

give and take

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240310 give and take 1 Samuel 8:4-22 (JDV) 1 Samuel 8:4 So all the elders of Israel gathered and went to Samuel at Ramah.1 Samuel 8:5 They said to him, “Notice, you are old, and your sons do not walk … Continue reading →

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make your life count

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240309 make your life count 1 Samuel 7:7-8:3 (JDV) 1 Samuel 7:7 When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers went up toward Israel. When the Israelites heard about it, they were afraid because of … Continue reading →

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time for a king … or not

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Samuel 8 The people were tired of how God was working out his will among them.  They wanted a king, and they demanded that Samuel appoint one.  The LORD told Samuel to relent and give them a king, and … Continue reading →

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