The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components:

(1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level;
(2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book;
(3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and
(4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on every page of the Bible.

In this 12-week study through the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, pastor Ryan Kelly offers insights into God’s character through the stories of the prophet Samuel and Israel’s first kings, Saul and David. With the inauguration of a monarchy in Israel, we see God’s continued care for his people as he raises up leaders and promises to be faithful to his covenant by establishing a kingdom that will never pass away.

Table of Contents:

Series Preface: J. I. Packer and Lane T. Dennis

Week 1: Overview
Week 2: New Beginnings: Hannah, Eli, and Samuel (1 Samuel 13)
Week 3: Israel Defeated, God Defeating (1 Samuel 47)
Week 4: Sauls Rise, Then Rejection (1 Samuel 815)
Week 5: Davids Rise, Sauls Resentment (1 Samuel 1620)
Week 6: Sauls Pursuit, Davids Protection (1 Samuel 2126)
Week 7: Sauls Undoing, Davids Deliverance (1 Samuel 272 Samuel 1)
Week 8: Davids Kingdom Established and Ensured (2 Samuel 210)
Week 9: Davids Great Sin and Its Consequences (2 Samuel 1114)
Week 10: Absaloms Rebellion, Davids Restoration (2 Samuel 1520)
Week 11: Summary Snapshots of the Davidic Kingdom (2 Samuel 2124)
Week 12: Summary and Conclusion