Then Samuel turned to leave, but Saul caught hold of his cloak and it tore. Samuel said to him, ‘The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you… Read more
TEST PAGES
Living the call
‘But my men did not kill the best sheep and cattle that they captured; instead, they brought them here to Gilgal to offer as a sacrifice to the LORD your… Read more
Kicking against authority?
‘That was a foolish thing to do,’ Samuel answered. ‘You have not obeyed the command the LORD your God gave you. If you had obeyed, he would have let you… Read more
What is this fasting thing?
Fasting? Huh? Throughout the history of God’s people, fasting has been a common spiritual discipline. Fasting is giving up something good in order to pursue something better. Fasting can help us find open space and time for prayer.
Imparting your heart to others
‘The LORD has made a solemn promise, and he will not abandon you, for he has decided to make you his own people. As for me, the LORD forbid that… Read more
Freedom, oh freedom!
That night Saul divided his men into three groups, and at dawn they rushed into the enemy camp and attacked the Ammonites. By midday they had slaughtered them. The survivors… Read more
