TUESDAY NIGHT MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

We are a group of men looking to the Word of God for direction in how to live to His glory.
To understand that glorifying Him surpasses satisfying self.
We examine Scripture, line-by-line, in a conversational setting using Zoom technology.
Calvary Church in Charlotte, NC is our home church and we embrace its Articles of Faith. 

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FALL-SPRING STUDY

1SAMUEL
ZOOM ONLY
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 - MAY 2027

1Samuel is a witness to how God uses flawed humanity to accomplish His purpose.  We will explore that sovereignty as we visit the familiar stories of Hannah, Samuel, Saul, & David. 

This line-by-line study will explore a back-story that ultimately points to the coming Messiah.  These ancient words reveal divine history while showing us God at work for humanity.

If you would like to join us, please share your interest by completing our registration form below.

COMING UP...

1SAMUEL

In the coming two weeks, I hope to lead us through an introduction to 1Samuel and then the text Chapter 1.  Jon, our resident English teacher, will follow with the poetry of Hannah's prayer in Chapter 2.  You will be well served by reading, and re-reading, the first two chapters in coming days.

As we work through 1Samuel, we will meet the characters of familiar stories.  There, we will witness how they behaved, or not, obeyed, or not, persevered, or not.   I believe their experiences are great and convicting for each of us.

1Samuel is so more than a simple catalog of stories

Please use the tools below to help as you study.  The Bible Project overview is excellent.  Listen to the text in the NIV Audio app.  Or use the powerful study tools offered in the Blue Letter Bible.

Wayne

 

THE BIBLE PROJECT OVERVIEW OF ISAMUEL

TOOLS FOR 1SAMUEL STUDY

SUMMARY OF 1SAMUEL

1SAMUEL AUDIO (NIV)

BLUE LETTER BIBLE

THE 4 MAIN SECTIONS OF 1SAMUEL 

I. The Birth and Early Life of Samuel (1:1–7:17)

The first covers Samuel’s birth and early life, including Hannah’s barrenness and prayer, Samuel’s dedication, and his calling as a prophet with judgment against Eli’s house.

  • Hannah’s barrenness, prayer, and the birth of Samuel (1:1–28)
  • Hannah’s song of thanksgiving (2:1–11)
  • Eli’s family and their wickedness (2:12–36)
  • Samuel’s calling as a prophet and judgment against Eli’s house (3:1–21)
  • The capture and return of the ark of the covenant (4:1–7:1)
  • Israel’s victory over the Philistines under Samuel’s leadership (7:2–17)

II. The Institution of the Monarchy (8:1–12:25)

The second section addresses the institution of monarchy, showing Israel’s desire for a king, Samuel’s anointing of Saul, and the covenant renewal at Gilgal.

  • Israel’s demand for a king (8:1–22)
  • Samuel meets Saul and anoints him king (9:1–10:8)
  • Saul’s confirmation as king through victory over the Ammonites (10:9–11:13)
  • Samuel’s renewal of the covenant at Gilgal (11:14–12:25

 

 

III. The Failure of Saul’s Kingship (13:1–15:35)

The third section traces Saul’s failure as king through his disobedience at Gilgal, his rejection by God, and his conflicts with the Philistines.

  • Saul’s unauthorized sacrifice at Gilgal and the prophecy of his doom (13:1–23)
  • Israel’s victory over the Philistines (14:1–52)
  • Saul’s disobedience regarding the Amalekites and his rejection by God (15:1–35)

 

 

IV.  The Rise of David (16:1–31:13)

The final section documents David’s rise, from his private anointing through his slaying of Goliath, his conflicts with Saul, and ultimately Saul’s death on Mount Gilboa.

  • David’s private anointing as king by Samuel (16:1–23)
  • David’s defeat of Goliath (17:1–58)
  • Saul’s jealousy and attempts to kill David; Jonathan’s loyalty (18:1–20:42)
  • David’s flight and evasion of Saul (21:1–26:25)
  • Saul’s consultation with the medium of Endor (28:1–25)
  • David’s victory over the Amalekites and Saul’s death at Gilboa (29:1–31:13)

1Samuel Chart: NIV Bible Speaks Today

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  • Class Archives
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  • Prayer Request Form
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INSPIRATION

Music in worship is ageless.   This area will feature our favorite hymns and contemporary music.   If you have a God honoring video with a biblical worldview you would like to share here, please CLICK HERE to send it.

END TIMES

We live in this age to bring glory to Christ.  We live in this age anticipating the promise of Christ's return.   1 Corinthians 16:22 uses a word that perfectly declares that expectation: "Maranatha" (Our Lord, come!).  Our awareness of End Times yet to come is important.  It impacts how we live. 

Since we often refer to the events shown in the "God's Plan of the Ages" chart, we have included download links for the chart and reference works.

Download "Ages" Graphic
Download "Ages" References