Joan

When those who knew Saul heard about it, they exclaimed, “What? Is even Saul a prophet? How did the son of Kish become a prophet?”

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 10:10 NLT

When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, they saw a group of prophets coming toward them. Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he, too, began to prophesy.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 10:9 NLT

As Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a new heart, and all Samuel’s signs were fulfilled that day.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 10:7 NLT

After these signs take place, do what must be done, for God is with you.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 10:6 NLT

At that time the Spirit of the LORD will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them. You will be changed into a different person.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 10:1 NLT

Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul’s head. He kissed Saul and said, “I am doing this because the LORD has appointed you to be the ruler over Israel, his special possession.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 9:27 NLT

When they reached the edge of town, Samuel told Saul to send his servant on ahead. After the servant was gone, Samuel said, “Stay here, for I have received a special message for you from God.”

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 9:20-21 NLT

And don’t worry about those donkeys that were lost three days ago, for they have been found. And I am here to tell you that you and your family are the focus of all Israel’s hopes.”

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 9:14-17 NLT

So they entered the town, and as they passed through the gates, Samuel was coming out toward them to go up to the place of worship.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 9:1-2 NLT

There was a wealthy, influential man named Kish from the tribe of Benjamin. He was the son of Abiel, son of Zeror, son of Becorath, son of Aphiah, of the tribe of Benjamin.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 8:18-22 NLT

When that day comes, you will beg for relief from this king you are demanding, but then the LORD will not help you.”

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 8:6-7 NLT

Samuel was displeased with their request and went to the LORD for guidance.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 8:3-5 NLT

But they were not like their father, for they were greedy for money. They accepted bribes and perverted justice.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 8:1-2 NLT

As Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons to be judges over Israel.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 7:16-17 NLT

Each year he traveled around, setting up his court first at Bethel, then at Gilgal, and then at Mizpah. He judged the people of Israel at each of these places.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 7:15 NLT

Samuel continued as Israel’s judge for the rest of his life.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 7:13 NLT

So the Philistines were subdued and didn’t invade Israel again for some time. And throughout Samuel’s lifetime, the LORD’s powerful hand was raised against the Philistines.

almost 10 years ago

Just as Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines arrived to attack Israel. But the LORD spoke with a mighty voice of thunder from heaven that day, and the Philistines were thrown into such confusion that the Israelites defeated them.

almost 10 years ago

Joan

highlighted 1 Samuel 7:6 NLT

So they gathered at Mizpah and, in a great ceremony, drew water from a well and poured it out before the LORD. They also went without food all day and confessed that they had sinned against the LORD. (It was at Mizpah that Samuel became Israel’s judge.)

almost 10 years ago

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