What God Wants Us To Know: 1 Samuel

What God Wants Us To Know

“Do not judge by what people appear to be; I look at the heart, and I raise up those who trust Me to accomplish My purposes.”

1 Samuel introduces the transition of Israel from a nation led by judges to a kingdom led by kings. The book contrasts human expectations with God's standards, especially through the lives of Saul, David, Samuel, and Hannah. Saul appears to be the kind of leader people desire outwardly, but his disobedience reveals the importance of the heart behind leadership. David, though overlooked by others, is chosen by God because God sees beyond appearance. 1 Samuel teaches that God values faithfulness, humility, and obedience above outward status, power, or human approval.

Learn More:
1 Samuel 1–2 (Hannah's faith and prayer), 1 Samuel 8 (Israel demands a king), 1 Samuel 13–15 (Saul's disobedience), 1 Samuel 16 (David is chosen), 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath).