1 Samuel

Rainbow over the northern end of the Sea of Galilee on a rainy winter day. It was amazing to see this symbol of Christ, and His peace, in Galilee where He lived on earth. Photo by John Buckner

The Rainbow in Scripture

January 30, 2026
“And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I do...
Image depicting David and Goliath with David using His sling. Slings are not a child’s toy, as is sometimes portrayed. Slingers were an integral part of ancient armies. David is a classic example of someone who battled with an ancient sling

Ancient Slings 

January 7, 2026
“And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for...
Ebenezer and the Ark of the Covenant

Ebenezer

October 31, 2025
“And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the Lord: and Samuel cried unto the Lord for Israel; and the Lord heard him. And as Samuel was offering...
As we Journey Through 1 Samuel, we learn of the first prophet and the last judge, Israel's transition to a king, and that God is the true king.

Journey Through 1 Samuel

August 26, 2025
Journey Through 1 Samuel As we begin our journey through 1 Samuel, consider that there are stages in life, and there are stages in nations. Israel is a classic example...
We are on the greatest work crew in the world - Christ is the Foreman. He is building His church in every place. God’s Big Work in Small Towns goes on!

God’s Big Work in Small Towns

August 17, 2025
God’s Big Work in Small Towns As I write these words, I am sitting in one of the small towns of our country. The wonderful church where I am preaching...
After David robbed Saul's tent, he returned the spear yet kept his water cruse. This was done because comfortable sin still displeases God... Image of David sparing Saul's life as recorded in 1 Samuel 26

Why Did David Keep Saul’s Water Cruse?

January 10, 2024
In I Samuel 26, we find a puzzling account from the life of David. He recruited Joab’s brother Abishai to go with him on a high-risk night raid into the...