Main Scripture - 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 The Church Is Built on a Right Understanding of God’s Love 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 John 13:34 Ephesians 5:2 1 John 4:10 Life Is Found by Joining the Mission of Jesus 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 John 17:23-24 Philippians 1:8-11 Romans 10:15 We Must Commit to Forming a Culture of Life Change 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 Galatians 2:20 Application Points: Define love according to Scripture Reject false notions of love Join Jesus’ mission by growing in your faith Become an ambassador for Christ Commit to building a culture of life change ..read more

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 21-22 Matthew 12:1-2, 6-8 Good Decision-Making Requires Spiritual Discipline 1 Samuel 21:1-15 Colossians 3:9-10 Ephesians 4:25 Revelation 21:8 People Will Follow a Faithful Leader 1 Samuel 22:1-5 Matthew 11:28 Exodus 20:12 1 Timothy 5:8 Sin Blinds You to Wisdom 1 Samuel 22:6-8 Proverbs 29:11-12 1 Samuel 22:9-15 1 Samuel 15:18-19 1 Samuel 22:16-23 1 Samuel 3:11-14 Acts 4:27-28 Application Points: Prepare for difficult decisions by making good choices now Turn to God’s Word whenever you doubt anything Recognize your only esc ..read more

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 20 Watch Out for Deception from Sinners 1 Samuel 20:1-7 Numbers 32:23 Psalm 52:1-3 Ephesians 5:6 Christian Love Is About Covenant Faithfulness 1 Samuel 20:8-17 Psalm 136:1-3 Galatians 6:10 1 John 4:20-21 The Wrath of the Wicked Has No Peace 1 Samuel 20:27-34 Romans 3:13-18 Psalm 141:9-10 The Only Real Peace Is Within a Covenant with God 1 Samuel 20:35-42 Romans 5:1 Isaiah 26:3 Application Points: Beware the consequences of sin’s deception Follow the example of God’s steadfast love through your commitments Watch out for the wra ..read more

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 19 God Will Use Sin as a Judgment on A Person’s Life 1 Samuel 19:1-10 1 Samuel 16:14 Genesis 50:20 Matthew 12:43-45 Proverbs 16:4 Good People Employ Strategy to Stop Evil 1 Samuel 19:11-17 Exodus 1:15-21 Joshua 2:3-5 James 2:25 When the Going Gets Tough, Your Only Option Is to Trust God 1 Samuel 19:18-24 Isaiah 41:10 Psalm 50:15 Application Points: Repent of sin to prevent being deceived by sin Replace evil with holiness Strategize on how to apply your faith to defeat evil Think through how to apply ethics in every situation Tru ..read more

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 18 True Friendship Is Built on Faithfulness to God 1 Samuel 18:1-5 Proverbs 18:24 Ecclesiastes 4:12 John 15:13 Biblical Faithfulness Causes Necessary Division 1 Samuel 18:6-14 Luke 12:51-53 Jude 1:17-20 Godly Success Brings Accolades and Scorn 1 Samuel 18:15-16 1 Samuel 18:20-29 Matthew 5:11 2 Timothy 3:12 1 Peter 4:4 Romans 8:31 Application Points: Build friendships anchored to the Gospel Sacrifice to build the faith of others Engage division with unbelievers Endure scorn and stand strong in the favor of God ..read more

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 17 There Is No Room for Cowardice in Trusting God 1 Samuel 17:4-11 1 Samuel 17:24-27 Deuteronomy 31:6 Revelation 21:8 Proverbs 29:25 Courage Is Built through a Process of Discipleship 1 Samuel 17:28-37 Psalm 56:3-4 1 Corinthians 16:13 Proverbs 28:1 Trust God Enough to Get in the Fight 1 Samuel 17:41-51 Psalm 138:3 Philippians 1:20 Joshua 10:25 Application Points: Embrace the call to a courageous faith Never accept the slander of naysayers Prepare for battle in discipleship Form a strategy to be courageous Get in the fight and ..read more

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 16 Past Failure is No Excuse for Present Disobedience 1 Samuel 16:1-5 Philippians 4:12 Philippians 4:19 Matthew 6:31-33 Genesis 22:7-8 Ezekiel 36:22-27, 32 God Knows About Everything Inside of You 1 Samuel 16:6-13 John 2:23-25 Psalm 51:1-6 1 John 3:19-22 Spiritual Service is Always Significant 1 Samuel 16:14-23 Luke 12:48 Luke 16:10-13 Exodus 31:1-6 Romans 12:3-8 Ecclesiastes 9:10 Application Points: Always obey God without fear or hesitation Pursue personal integrity in everything Make yourself available and able to be used ..read more

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 13 & 15 God Has Not Been Ambiguous in His Commands 1 Samuel 13:1-11a 1 Samuel 15:3 1 Samuel 15:7-9 1 Samuel 10:8 God’s Revelation Is Always Superior to Your Ideas 1 Samuel 13:11b-13 1 Samuel 15:10-23 1 Corinthians 1:25 James 3:16-17 Proverbs 3:5-6 God Always Deals Justly with Sin, In His Timing 1 Samuel 13:14 1 Samuel 15:24-33 Proverbs 13:13 Habakkuk 2:3 Isaiah 30:18 Application Points: Obey God’s clear commands Trust God’s wisdom in daily decisions Reject skepticism of God’s wisdom Submit to God’s timing when it does not ..read more

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 12 If You Do Not Fear and Obey God, There Will Be Consequences 1 Samuel 12:13-15 Proverbs 1:7 Matthew 10:28 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Don’t Let Past Sin Dictate Your Future 1 Samuel 12:19-22 1 John 1:9 Isaiah 55:7 Romans 8:3-5 When Others Disobey God, Stay Faithful 1 Samuel 12:23-25 Psalm 1:1-2 Proverbs 13:20 1 Corinthians 5:11 2 Corinthians 6:14 Application Points: Make the Fear of God the foundation of your life Stop believing that one sin means you have to keep sinning Set your mind on the life of the Spirit Surround yourself with p ..read more

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 11 God Has Righteous Anger Against the Wicked 1 Samuel 11:1-4 Psalm 5:4-6 Psalm 139:21-22 Revelation 14:11 God’s Power Is Normally Experienced through Human Effort 1 Samuel 11:5-11 Exodus 14:13-16 Psalm 127:1 1 Corinthians 15:58 God Empowers His People to Accomplish His Purposes 1 Samuel 11:12-15 2 Peter 1:3 Application Points: Tell the Truth about God’s hatred of wickedness Trust God to use His truth for good Put effort into experiencing God’s power Organize your life around being filled with God’s Spirit ..read more