1 & 2 Samuel (Part 1) - Reading the Bible, Finding the Gospel

The books of 1 & 2 Samuel chronicle Israel's transition from judges to monarchy, revealing humanity's need for the perfect King - Jesus Christ. Through Hannah's story of barrenness turned to blessing, we see a powerful contrast between bitterness and belief. Hannah's faith-filled response to hardship parallels Mary's in the New Testament, both women experiencing God's redemptive reversals. The Davidic covenant established in 2 Samuel 7 promises an eternal kingdom fulfilled in Christ. These books