1 Samuel (Part 22)
The books of Samuel 1 and 2 have much more theological content than what initially meets the eye. Each teaches us valuable lessons. In Part 22, we deep dive into 1 Samuel chapter 23.
Our help is in the name of the Lord
Psalm 124 - Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth
Bleating and Lowing
1 Samuel 15:14 - But Samuel said, “What is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What is this lowing of cattle that I hear
Shield of Faith
Ephesians 6:16 - In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Roaring Lions
Samson went down to Timnah together with his father and mother. As they approached the vineyards of Timnah, suddenly a young lion came roaring toward him.
Iron Chariots
Isaiah 45:2 - I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron.
Arrows of splendour
Isaiah 49:1- 3 – 1. Listen to me, you islands, hear this you distant nations: Before I was bord the Lord called me; from my birth he had made mention of my name. 2. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword; in the shadow of his hand, he hid me; he made me into [...]
Raised for His purpose
Judges 3:9b – He raised up for them a deliver
The Lord is compassionate
Matthew 9:36 - When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. And He could bear Israel’s misery no longer (Judges 10:16b)
Being like the sun (a light to the world)
Judges 5:31 - May they who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength.