1 Samuel 14 – Jonathan’s Victory Over the Philistines
Faith in Action: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Samuel 14 — Jonathan’s Victory Over the Philistines Executive Summary 1 Samuel 14 narrates a pivotal moment in Israelite history where…
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1 Samuel 13 – Saul’s Unlawful Sacrifice
Saul’s Disobedience: Exploring the Sin of Presumption in 1 Samuel 13 Executive Summary 1 Samuel 13 recounts a pivotal moment in Saul’s reign, revealing his impatience and ultimately, his disobedience…
1 Samuel 12 – Samuel’s Farewell Speech
Samuel’s Farewell: A Call to Faithfulness in 1 Samuel 12 Executive Summary 1 Samuel 12 marks a pivotal moment in Israel’s history – Samuel’s farewell address. As he relinquishes his…
1 Samuel 11 – Saul Defeats the Ammonites
From Weakness to Victory: Understanding Saul’s Triumph in 1 Samuel 11 Executive Summary 1 Samuel 11, “Saul Defeats the Ammonites,” offers a powerful narrative of divine intervention and human response.…
1 Samuel 10 – Saul Anointed and Confirmed as King
Saul’s Anointing: Understanding God’s Sovereignty and Our Calling in 1 Samuel 10 ✨ Executive Summary 1 Samuel 10 details the pivotal moment when Saul is privately anointed by Samuel as…
1 Samuel 9 – Saul Chosen to Be King
Saul Chosen to Be King: Divine Providence in Unexpected Places Executive Summary ✨ 1 Samuel 9 recounts the seemingly mundane search for lost donkeys that leads to the extraordinary anointing…
1 Samuel 8 – Israel Demands a King
The Peril of Conformity: Examining Israel’s Demand for a King Executive Summary 1 Samuel 8 – Israel Demands a King, chronicles a pivotal moment in Israel’s history, a shift from…
1 Samuel 7 – Samuel Judges Israel at Mizpah
Returning to the Lord: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Samuel 7 ✨ Executive Summary 1 Samuel 7 narrates Israel’s repentance and return to God under Samuel’s leadership. After twenty…
1 Samuel 6 – The Ark Returned to Israel
The Ark Returned to Israel: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Samuel 6 Executive Summary 1 Samuel 6 recounts the Philistines’ divinely compelled return of the Ark of the Covenant…
1 Samuel 5 – The Ark Brings Plagues to the Philistines
The Ark of God’s Presence: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 1 Samuel 5 Executive Summary ✨ 1 Samuel 5 recounts the disastrous consequences faced by the Philistines after capturing the…