Hannah. Samuel. Saul. David. Jonathan. Bathsheba. Absalom. Facing giants, dancing naked, sparing enemies, demonstrating repentance. That's right: we're heading off on a new adventure, through the Books of 1 and 2 Samuel. Here, Chris sets the stage for the characters, stories, and themes we will encounter. All of it boils down to this: Israel had always wrestled with having Yahweh as King, but who would God choose as their earthly king? It's a question that has ramifications for our faith today.
Come for the intro to the Books of Samuel; stay for the ten minute rant on how to properly read the Old Testament.