Book: 1 Samuel
- Devotional 1 Samuel 8:1-9: Leadership Crisis
In 1 Samuel 8, a leadership crisis arose as Samuel grew old and his sons showed themselves unsuitable. So Israel sought a king, as the nations around them desired. Ultimately,…
- Devotional 1 Samuel 8:10-22: The Problem with Kings
The reality of kingship, and of government in general, is the focus of 1 Samuel 8. Israel sinfully wanted a king just like the nations around them, because they lacked…