Bible Study Series: 1 Samuel - Part 2

By Pastor Ramona Brown

The books of Samuel contain more than biographical and historical interest. The central theme of the books traces Gods gracious and overruling sovereignty in the sad state of affairs in Israel at the end of the period of judges by His providential selection of righteous men (i.e., Samuel and David) who would weld the nation into an instrument of His will and a people for Himself. Despite Israels rejection of God as King, God would prove faithful and eventually see to the appointment of a godly king, David, with whom He would enter into an everlasting covenant that would affect the destiny of both Israel and the entire world, for through David would come Israels King, Messiah, and the Savior of the world, the Lord Jesus Christ.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: May 27, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490736754

Pastor Ramona Brown

Ramona Brown presently resides in Aurora, Colorado. She is the wife of Pastor Lewis F. Brown Sr., celebrating 40 years of marriage, and is the mother of two adult children and three grandchildren. She has enjoyed over 35 years of outreach ministry in prisons, nursing homes and ministry to those who are brokenhearted. Pastor Ramona has served alongside her husband, Lewis, in various capacities of ministry and is now the Executive Pastor at New Beginnings Cathedral of Worship in Aurora, CO. Ramona attended Bible College at the Marilyn Hickey School of Ministry, CH Mason Bible College, and more recently graduated from the Minnesota Graduate School of Theology with a Doctor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and Theology. She also has a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Care. Ramona has a divine mandate on her life for prayer and has been called a pioneer in looking for ways to break new ground through the power of prayer and intercession. She is very effective in teaching, training, and raising up prayer warriors to usher in the end time revival and harvest of souls. She firmly believes that prayer is not a religious form with no power, but is intended to be an effective and strategic warfare that brings heaven’s results in the earth. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Push Network (Pray Until Something Happens) where an army of intercessors are covering the nation and the world with prayer. In addition to these accomplishments, she currently is the Vice President of the Cathedral Theological School of Ministry. This is a satellite accredited Bible College to the Minnesota Graduate School of Theology. Ramona also is Vice President to the New Beginnings Community Development Corporation, which is an organization with the mission to rebuild underprivileged communities by providing resources that positively influence the individual’s advancement in all aspects of life.

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CONTENTS

Background

Who’s Who

Fulfilled Prophecy in 1 Samuel

Plagues and Miraculous Events

Polygamy

Chapter 16-18: David Replaces Saul As God’s Choice Of King

Chapter 19- 21: David and Jonathan Become Blood Brothers

David Is An Enemy of King Saul

Jonathan’s Loyalty

Chapter 22-24: King Saul Continues His Chase After David

Chapter 25-27: The Prophet Samuel Dies

Chapter 28-31: King Saul Dies In Battle

Familiar Spirit—Questions And Information to Discuss

The 35 Sins Of Saul

Chronology

Answer Key

BACKGROUND

History

The 1st and 2nd books of Samuel, found in the Old Testament, were written by Samuel, David, Nathan, and Gad between 1204-1035 B.C. in Palestine, and was finally made one book by Isaiah the prophet circa 743-683 (see 1 Chronicles 29:29). The books of Samuel were originally one book in the Hebrew Canon. The single volume of Samuel was divided into two volumes by the translators of the Greek Old Testament (the Septuagint) who viewed the books of Samuel and Kings together as the Books of the Kingdom. The book of Kings was likewise divided into two books.

The books of Samuel contain more than biographical and historical interest. The central theme of the books traces God’s gracious and overruling sovereignty in the sad state of affairs in Israel at the end of the period of judges by His providential selection of righteous men (i.e., Samuel and David) who would weld the nation into an instrument of His will and a people for Himself. Despite Israel’s rejection of God as King, God would prove faithful and eventually see to the appointment of a godly king, David, with whom He would enter into an everlasting covenant that would affect the destiny of both Israel and the entire world, for through David would come Israel’s King, Messiah and the Savior of the world, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Facts

• 9th book of the Bible

• 31 chapters

• 810 verses

• 25,061 words

• 167 questions

• 50 verses of fulfilled prophecy

• 1 verse of unfulfilled prophecy

• 29 distinct messages from God

• 4 promises

• 117 commands

• 57 predictions

• Recounts the last days of the judges

• Chronicles the moral failure of the priesthood under Eli

• Illustrates the moral failure of the judges under Samuel

• Chronicles the beginning and failure of the monarchy under Saul

• Introduces David as a warrior and a possible successor to the throne.

WHO’S WHO

1.