Obedience is Better than Sacrifice. (1 Samuel 15:34)
Send us a textIf I were to ask you to name the most well-known verse in John’s Gospel, you’d answer it instantly—John 3:16. Everyone knows it. But if I were to ask you for the most famous verse in 1 Samuel… well, that’s trickier.Yet the moment I say the words, you’ll recognise them:“To obey is better than sacrifice.”But what does it actually mean? That question takes us straight into one of the most arresting moments in Saul’s life—an event that exposes the human heart, reveals the nature of true worship, and confronts us with a truth as relevant today as ever.Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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Like Father, or Like Son. (1 Samuel 14:1-52)
Send us a textIn this episode, we’re turning to 1 Samuel chapter 14—a story that contrasts two men, a father and a son. One is Saul, the king who sits beneath a fruit tree while the battle rages. The other is Jonathan, his son, who steps forward in faith, believing that “nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.” This chapter shows us the difference between half-hearted religion and wholehearted faith, between trusting ourselves and trusting God. It’s a story about courage, foolishness, obedience, and grace. So, join me as we ask the question, who are we like, the father or the son….Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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When The Sword is Gone. (1 Sam 13: 16-24)
Send us a textIn this episode, we explore one of the most striking and symbolic moments in Israel’s early monarchy — the day the people of God found themselves without swords, without blacksmiths, and without the means to fight. Through Saul’s paralysis, Jonathan’s rising courage, and the devastating consequences of spiritual dullness, this passage speaks powerfully to the church today.We reflect on:· How the enemy suffocates God’s people through distraction and fear· What it means when the forges of truth and discipleship grow cold· Why the Church must guard against outsourcing its spiritual life· How God raises up “Jonathans” even when institutions lose their fire· The call to return to the Word and recover our spiritual edgeThis episode offers a warning — and a hopeful invitation:God can still sharpen you, strengthen you, and send you into the world as His instrument, even in days when the blacksmiths seem few.Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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Are You Failing to Reach Your Potential (1 Samuel 13: 1-15)
Send us a textIf you had met him, you would be impressed. For one thing, he was tall, head and shoulders above the average person. Then the fact was that he was good-looking. But he had other attributes as well. He was a hard worker. There are some indications that he was humble as well. And then there is no doubt that the hand of God was upon him. This is a fella that had great potential. He had everything going for him physically and apparently spiritually as well. But he did not live up to his potential. It's tragic. With all these possibilities, he just didn't live up to what he could have been. I'm talking, of course, about someone we have already met. I'm talking about King Saul in the Old Testament. He had the potential to be a leader, a great leader. But unfortunately, he never realized his full potential. So, what happened? What went wrong in his life? Well, we're told that in this chapter.Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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Is There Hope After Failure. (1 Samuel 12: 1-25)
Send us a textIn this episode we explore one of the most tender and truthful moments in all of Scripture—Samuel’s farewell address to Israel in 1 Samuel 12.Samuel reminds God’s people of three great truths:1. He has been faithful—a servant of integrity from youth to old age.2. God has been faithful, delivering His people time and again, even when they strayed.3. Now they must be faithful—to fear the Lord and serve Him with all their hearts.But what about those who have failed? Those who’ve sinned deeply? Through Samuel’s words, and through the stories of David and Peter, we discover the gospel heartbeat of the Old and New Testaments:There is hope after failure — not because we are strong, but because God is gracious. Even when we’ve sinned, the Lord invites us to return, to confess, and to serve Him again.David taught. Peter preached. Both failed. Both were forgiven. Both were restored.Join me as I explores how grace restores the fallen, how faithfulness flows from forgiveness, and how the Lord still says to us today that if we come to Him, He will say to you what He said to Peter: Feed my sheep. Serve Me again with all your heart.”Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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