Episode 38: 1 Samuel 21-23 Saul Chases David and Kills the Priests

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel, when Saul kept pursuing David, but David kept seeking God’s guidance, and how Jesus wants to guide us and be the help we need everyday.

Discussion with your kids: Ask Jesus to speak a word of encouragement to your heart today, and then share with each other what comes to mind. Then, you can thank Him for it and tell Him you receive it!

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Episode 37: 1 Samuel 18-20 God Rescues David From Saul’s Attacks

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel, when Saul became so jealous of David that he tried to kill him, and how Jesus wants to rescue us from living in fear, anger, and trying to control our lives without Him.

Discussion with your kids: Choose someone you want to celebrate! Pray for them, blessing them in their journey with Jesus, and ask Jesus to show you a way you can encourage them.

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Episode 36: 1 Samuel 16-17 God Defeats Goliath Through David

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel about how David’s friendship with God made him fight to defend God’s Great Name against Goliath, and how Jesus wants to grow in friendship with us in every stage of our lives and in whatever battles we face.

Discussion with your kids: What area of your life do you want to invite Jesus’ power to come into? Share with each other, and pray that you would both hear the wisdom and truth Jesus wants to give you in it.

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Episode 35: 1 Samuel 14-15 God Shows His Power Through Jonathan’s Faith

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel 14-15 when Jonathan leads the Israelites in victory, but Saul makes foolish decisions, and how Jesus invites us to live under and be blessed by His authority and power.

Discussion with your kids: Where would you like Jesus to show His power? Pray together, inviting Him to work, and thank Him for how powerful He is.

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Episode 34: 1 Samuel 11-13 God Calls the People and King Saul to Trust Him

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel about how God uses Saul to rescue the Israelites, but then in another battle he becomes fearful and disobeys, and how God’s Spirit is ready to help whenever we face a scary situation.

Discussion with your kids: What’s one of your favorite stories from the Bible about God’s rescue? Thank Jesus for being the perfect Rescuer and for His Spirit’s help each day.

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Episode 33: 1 Samuel 8-10 God Chooses Saul to be King

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel, when the Israelites demand a king, and how Jesus wants to be our perfect, loving King, leading our hearts in His ways.

Discussion with your kids: Is there something you’ve prayed for God to do and He hasn’t done it? Ask Jesus to speak into your thoughts and show you what He wants you to know about this situation.

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Episode 32: 1 Samuel 4-7 God Sends the Ark Back to the People of Israel

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel, when God brought the Israelites to repentance through the return of the ark of the covenant, and how Jesus shows His help through the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives.

Discussion with your kids: What is one thing you want to start asking for God’s help with? Share with each other and then pray together.

Episode 31: 1 Samuel 1-3 God Answers Hannah’s Prayer and Calls Samuel

In this episode, I share from 1 Samuel, how God speaks to Samuel and how He wants to lead us and speak to us through His Word and Spirit living in us.

Discussion with your kids: If you could see Jesus right now, what would you want to do with Him? Play with toys? Read a book? Sit on His lap and talk to Him? Play a game? Thank Jesus that you are never alone and that you will get to spend eternity seeing and being with Him.

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Episode 30: Ruth 1-4 God Protects and Provides For Ruth

In this episode, I share from the book of Ruth, how God protected Ruth through Boaz, carrying out His great plan, and how Jesus came to be our Rescuer, leading us into a life under His care forever.

Discussion with your kids: When, during the day, do you feel like Jesus isn’t leading you or doesn’t care about you? Tell Jesus about it, and ask Him to surprise you with His love and encouragement when you face those times.

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Episode 29: Judges 1-2, 6-8 God Rescues the Israelites Through Gideon

In this episode, I share from Judges, when the Israelites turned away from God and He used Gideon to rescue them from their enemies, and how Jesus wants to heal our hearts each time we want something else more than Him.

Discussion with your kids: Are you feeling sad or discouraged or worried about something today? Why not talk to Jesus about it and place it on His throne together?

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