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1051 BC: The Battle of Michmash and the Courage of Jonathan Sep 20, 2014

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Jonathan sneaks out of the Israelite camp with his armor bearer and goes to pick a fight with the better armed and more numerous Philistines. He approaches a Philistines garrison at the Michmash pass, with cliffs on either side and in one of the most unwise military strategies of all time, Jonathan and his armor bearer attack the Philistines, showing outrageous courage and bravery and boldness. God, who is drawn to faith, answers by delivering Jonathan and bringing victory to Israel.
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1025 BC: The Lion and the Bear and the Lyre Sep 13, 2014

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In this episode, we conduct a creative interpretation of David's fight in the wilderness against a lion, as referenced by David in 1 Samuel 17:34 and conclude this episode with David playing his lyre before Saul. Even at the age of fifteen, David was slaying demons and casting them away in worship.

1025 BC: The Anointing of David Sep 13, 2014

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After God rejects Saul as king, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem to anoint one of the sons of Jesse as the next king of Israel. Jesse has seven sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel doesn't anoint them. He asks Jesse 'are there more sons?' Jesse responds 'there is the youngest, out with the sheep.' David is called in and anointed the next king of Israel at the age of fifteen.

1051 BC: King Saul's Folly Sep 13, 2014

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After the defeat of Nahash and the renewal of the kingship, King Saul dismisses his huge army and only keeps a standing force of 3,000 men. With his small army, he turns it west and attacks the Philistines. This violent act stirs up the Philistines and they show up in force with over 300,000 men. Saul and his army flee and hide and many surrender to the Philistines. Saul, in his fear and without waiting completely for Samuel, steps in front of the Levites and conducts a Levitical sacrifice to gain God's approval. As Saul completes the sacrifice, Samuel arrives. Instead of receiving God's favor, Saul, by ignoring God's law and disobeying Samuel, he receives God's judgment.

1052 BC: King Saul Renewed as King Sep 06, 2014

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After the defeat of Nahash the Ammonite, Samuel calls the people to Gilgal. Here Samuel conducts 'his final address' where he steps down from his role as Judge and renews the kingship of Saul. In 'his final address,' he gives the people a history lesson, teaches them his three secrets to his walk with God and convicts the people for their asking for a king and God confirms it wondrously.

1052 BC: King Saul vs Nahash the Ammonite Aug 20, 2014

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A military power parks an army outside of Jabesh Gilead, a large Israelite town east of the Jordan, and their leader's name is Nahash the Ammonite. Nahash threatens to destroy the city, unless they surrender and allow him to gouge out the right eye of every Israelite. Word is sent throughout Israel and when Saul receives word of the threat of Nahash, the spirit of the Lord comes upon him.
When the spirit of the Lord comes upon him, Saul tears apart his ox and sends parts of it throughout Israel and threatens the people with their lives if they do not come to the aid of Jabesh Gilead. The response was fantastic: 330,000 Israelite men show up to fight for Saul. What follows is military brilliance on the part of Saul: he splits his army in three and leads them in a daring night attack to rescue Jabesh Gilead.

1052 BC: King Saul is hiding in the baggage Aug 20, 2014

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After Saul was anointed king of Israel in private, Samuel calls the people together publically at Mizpah. Samuel called the people together, tribe by tribe and clan by clan until Saul, the son of Kish was chosen to be their king. Saul could not be found. After Saul was found missing, the question was poised before God, 'has the man come here yet?' and the answer was 'Yes, he has hidden himself among the baggage…'
Guest Speaker: Jannel Heaston

1052 BC: Samuel, the Word of Knowledge, and the Anointing of Saul Aug 09, 2014

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After Israel asks for a king, a man of Benjamin loses his donkeys, and ends up before Prophet Samuel. Samuel prepares a meal for this man, whose name is Saul, and anoints him the first official King of Israel. In this episode, we will cover the very detailed ministry of Prophet Samuel.

1052 BC: Israel Asks for a King Aug 02, 2014

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After the events at Mispah, Samuel goes on to become a most exceptional prophet, priest and Israel's last judge. Samuel grows old and Israel looks for the next judge, but Samuel's sons were corrupt. It was at this moment, that Israel asked for a king and for all of the wrong reasons. God's answer was clear, 'you are rejection my leadership.' Despite this rejection, God would grant them their request - King Saul.
Guest Speaker: Jason Ross

1091 BC: Samuel's Prayer Movement Jul 26, 2014

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After the Ichabod season and the return of the Ark of the Covenant, Samuel calls a prayer meeting. All of Israel goes to Mispah in sack cloth and ashes to repent and seek God, while their overlords, the Philistines, go to Mispah with swords and violence on the mind. The result was not a physical confrontation as much as a spiritual one, as breakthrough occurs when Samuel conducts the first unhindered burnt offering in years and the power of the blood of the lamb is displayed for all...

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