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

The books of 1st and 2nd Samuel chronicle Israel's transition from judges to kings, featuring Samuel, Saul, and David. Samuel served as prophet, priest, and judge, pointing forward to Jesus who perfectly fulfills all three roles. When Israel demanded a human king like other nations, they rejected God as their true King. Even David, Israel's greatest king, was flawed and sinful. The famous David and Goliath story isn't about self-confidence but about our Champion Jesus defeating our greatest enem