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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)

1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)

February 2015 - November 2020

The quote from the title slide is from the words of a young David in 1 Samuel 17:37, “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine”, that we derive the central theme for this study of 1st and 2nd Samuel, THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’s.

We all face overwhelming circumstances in our life and the only thing that can give us strength to overcome those horrific circumstances is a realization that it is not by our might or power, but by the power of the Holy Spirit. It is the only way that we can overcome and address the challenges that we have in life.

One scholar has praised the writing of Samuel: “It is no exaggeration to say that the author of Samuel produced what is still the best book ever written in the Hebrew language.”

In this series we will cover an array of significant biblical teachings on everything from how to face and surmount the giants in our lives, to biblical worship and praise, to the divine viewpoint of politics and leadership, to the importance of the Davidic Covenant and Messianic prophecies, and so much more. An understanding of these key teachings in Samuel is foundational to the rest of the Old Testament, the arrival and mission of the Messiah, the gospel, and many passages in the New Testament. Every believer should have a thorough understanding of the material covered in this series.

Note: Classes in this series are arranged with the most recent class appearing first.

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Tuesday, April 02, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:8-17 & 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins 41 secs
All through the ages people have dreamed of a perfect utopia. Will there ever be a true utopia on this earth? Listen to this lesson to hear about God’s plan involving the Millennial Kingdom that begins as a perfect society. Find out that Isaiah prophesied about a descendant of David, the Messiah, who would rule on David’s throne during that future Kingdom. Hear the background for the prophecy concerning the virgin birth of Jesus as a sign to King Ahaz. Be assured that God always keeps His promises and all the prophecies in the Bible will be fulfilled at the right time.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:8-17 & 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 2 secs
What covenant was in effect when the Lord Jesus Christ was born? Listen to this lesson to learn that Christ is a descendant of David and the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic covenant. See the importance of intertextual connections by hearing David’s prophecies about the Messiah in the psalms. Find out their intertextual connections in Acts. Understand the significance of Christ being the Son of God.
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:8-17 & 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 40 secs
What is the connection between the Davidic Covenant and biblical prophets? Listen to this lesson to see a chronological chart of the prophets. Follow Hosea, Joel, and Amos who all had negative messages about Israel’s condition to deliver in their day but always ended with hope in the future days when Israel would return in repentance and the Davidic Covenant would be fulfilled. See that their message of God’s forgiveness no matter how much Israel sinned is ours to claim today and that it’s not dependent on us but on God’s faithfulness.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:8-17 & 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 9 secs
Why do we need to learn about the covenants in the Bible? Listen to this lesson to learn that the covenants tell us God’s promises through which the whole world will be blessed. See that the Davidic Covenant is referred to many times by the prophets and that it is an eternal covenant which can only be fulfilled by the Lord Jesus Christ who is a descendant of David in His humanity. Find out why it is to be interpreted literally. Enjoy the assurance and confidence that these covenants provide us that God always keeps His Word.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:8-17 & 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 39 secs
Why was David blessed with an eternal covenant? Listen to this lesson to learn that David, like Abraham, served God loyally. Hear seven stipulations of the Davidic Covenant and a number of confirmations in the Psalms and the prophets. See a comparison of the many similarities between the Abrahamic and Davidic Covenants and learn that the Davidic Covenant will not be fulfilled until the Second Coming of Christ. After hearing this message we should ask ourselves if we are loyally serving God with our lives.
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:8-17 & 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 49 secs
How can we trust that God will fulfill His promises to us? Listen to this lesson to see that from the beginning of human history God has made covenants with mankind which are legally binding. Learn what the definition of a covenant is and hear about eight biblical covenants. Find out details of the New Covenant and who it applies to and when it will be fulfilled. See the comparison between a Suzerain-vassal covenant and a Royal Grant. Rest in the assurance that God’s promises to us will be fulfilled just as the covenants are being fulfilled.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:1-16 & 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 20 mins 28 secs
What makes Israel different from all other nations? Listen to this lesson to learn that God has covenants with the Jewish people that have specific elements that He has with no other peoples on the earth. Learn that there are at least eight biblical covenants, beginning with three with Gentiles that start in the first chapter of Genesis. Then hear about five covenants with Israel which have elements in them yet to be fulfilled. Find out that the Davidic Covenant refers to the House of David, which is fulfilled in the Lord Jesus Christ. Then hear Dr. Chris Cone discuss Calvary University and Seminary and its mission to prepare Christians to live the spiritual life and to serve Christ in the church and in the world.
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 6:12-23 & 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:6
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 45 secs

What did David learn from his first attempt to bring the ark to Jerusalem? Listen to this lesson to understand that in order to please God things must be done God’s ways. Find out that after a man died after touching the ark, David took time to find out God’s precise directions which He had revealed. Hear the events surrounding the thrilling arrival of the ark in Jerusalem as it was honored as God’s dwelling place. This should make us ask ourselves whether we are submitting to the authority of God in our lives or whether we are trying to do things our way as we submit to our sin natures.

Dr. Dean mentioned a book entitled A Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles during this Bible study.

Tuesday, January 01, 2019
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 16 mins 32 secs
What does the New Testament say about how Christians are supposed to worship? Listen to this lesson to learn that not as much is said about worship as is found in the Old Testament. Hear the Greek words that are used for worship. Learn that Jesus lived on this earth at a time when the Jews were apostate but He made a habit of attending synagogue and the Temple. Hear how he warned people against worshiping in a way to gain approval from others rather than to praise God. Learn nine aspects of biblical worship for believers as a summary of this mini-series.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Passage: Ezekiel & Ezra
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 4 secs
How did the Jews worship God during the times they were under discipline and out of the land? Listen to this lesson to hear about what happened during the times of Daniel, Ezekiel, and Ezra. Hear the part Cyrus, the King of Persia, played in this. Find out the mindset of the prayers of confession as they acknowledged why they were being disciplined and the decisions they realized they needed to make. Hear about the inter-testamental period and how they became zealous for the Law. Believers can follow the principles of the patterns of worship the Jews followed which involved organization and structure.