First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 29) / King Saul died as he lived—dedicated to preserving his own image and self-will rather than honoring the one, true God.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 28) / In the midst of his low point, David turns to God. We see God work providentially to encourage David and prepare him to be the next king.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 27) / What happens when we chose to go our own way and seek to live life without God? King Saul found out, and we must learn from his example.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (Part 27) / David experiences a lapse of faith as he aligns himself with the enemies of Israel and deceives Achish once again.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 25) / A consideration of Abigail’s character and positive influence on the future King of Israel.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 23) / After fleeing from Saul, David finally confronts the king of Israel. David’s response to Saul says much about his heart and his allegiance.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 22) / Still fleeing from Saul, David continues to accomplish God’s will while facing betrayal from his own people. Yet even in this trial, God uses other godly men to encourage David.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt 21) / David continues to flee from Saul and even waver in his faith at times. Yet he always returns to the Lord for refuge and strength.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 19) / David and Jonathan are good examples of what constitutes true friendship as well as faithfulness to God.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 17) / Chapter 18 provides an overview of what a believer can expect from life—the positive and negative—after gaining a spiritual victory.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt 17) / David was able to defeat Goliath because long before he faced this giant he walked with God and exercised faith in Him.

First Samuel: Lessons in Opportunity (pt. 16) / In His providence, God brings David into the court of King Saul.

First Samuel: Lessons in Opportunity (pt. 15) / While man often looks on the outside, God is looking at the heart. He seeks a man, woman, or child after His own heart.

First Samuel: Lessons in Opportunity (pt. 14) / When we fail or seem to fail in ministry, God simply wants us to pick up the pieces and keep moving forward.

First Samuel: Lessons in Opportunity (pt. 13) / When confronted by Samuel for not completely obeying God’s clear commands, Saul tries to come up with every excuse in the book.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt 12) / When confronted by Samuel for not completely obeying God’s clear commands, Saul tries to come up with every excuse in the book.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 12) / A clear contrast exists between Saul’s arrogance and unbelief and Jonathan’s faith in God and obedience to His Word.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 11) / Unlike his father Saul, Jonathan’s faith in God is evident in his behavior.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 10) / Saul’s impatience demonstrates the fruit of his unbelief, disobedience, and idolatry of self.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 9) / God provides all the necessary resources to equip us to serve Him and please Him.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 8) / God uses the choices of man to providentially work all things out according to His sovereign will.

First Samual: Lessons in Opportunity (pt. 7) / The Israelites wasted an opportunity to trust God and see Him work because they wanted a king like all the other nations.

First Samuel: Lessons in Opportunity (pt. 6) / Although Samuel was a godly prophet and judge, his actions played a part in Israel’s desire to be like all the other nations.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 5) / First Samuel 7 describes the prerequisites of true revival for those who have wandered away from fellowship with God.

First Samuel: Lessons In Opportunity (pt. 4) / God’s “heavy hand” will rest on those who say “no” to Him, yet every person has an opportunity to avoid this reality.