1 Samuel 6:19

This week, we will explore the book of 1 Samuel, engaging the transition of Israel from the age of judges to the age of kings. We will spend two days with each of the main characters—Samuel, Saul, and David—seeing both things to emulate and things to avoid as men of God.

In part one of this epic six-part saga through 1 and 2 Samuel, we'll read through chapters 1-7 and explore the birth of Samuel, his rise to becoming the last judge and first prophet of Israel, the early battles between Israel and the Philistines, and why passing on your faith to the next generation is so important.

In this spiritual journey, we will focus on the theme "Alive in Culture". This theme invites us to live as light and salt in a world with an ever-changing culture and its challenges. Nevertheless, the church of God must steadfastly proclaim God’s unchanging love and truth. Through the prayers and reflections in this guidebook, I invite us to live out our faith in a relevant and impactful way for our surroundings, while becoming more sensitive to God’s will in this increasingly complex world.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with the Bible. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “Sustained by God’s Word of Promise.”