1 Samuel Chapter 29: God Doesn’t Allow Coasting

Normal? What’s that? And is it okay? And who is to say a king can’t have what he wants when “everyone else is doing it?” In this episode, Hannah Benson discusses typical Bible hero David’s cultrally normal sin and how to God, it hasn’t been okay since the beginning of time. Hannah also reviews typical American norms “You do you” and “If you want it to be, it’s up to me.” Tune in to hear this episode of A Bible Break.

David gets yet more “good news” that he has to deal with in the wake of his royal coronation. So far, he has dealt with plots, battles, deceits, and dissention and he hasn’t even gotten sworn in yet. Just another day, right? Tune in for this episode of A Bible Break.

David still wants to keep up his ties to the house of Saul as a “consolidation of power.” So, he has a chance to bring back a connection with the house we haven’t seen in many chapters. But why? And is it a good idea? Tune in this time for 2 Samuel 3 on A Bible Break.

FINALLY! David assumes his throne…but not without contest. Turns out Saul’s uncle wants to keep it in the family. And David just can’t seem to separate himself (and the throne) from this power-hungry family. Join in for this episode of A Bible Break with Hannah Benson.

After it all: the spear throwing, the jealousy…can’t even eat a family meal together without his life being threatened, David has every reason to feel epic RELIEF when he hears of Saul’s death. But…he’s not. Actually, he’s the opposite. He actually seeks JUSTICE for Saul. What on earth is going on?? Find out on this episode of A Bible Break.

In a time where America is celebrating a 47th President and when any previous leaders pass it was probably not someone you ever knew or voted for, it’s hard to imagine the passing of the universally known and loved first ever leader of a nation. This episode of A Bible Break explores the death of the first king of Israel. The next episode will explore aftermath of these events. Get ready for the end of A Bible Break’s first season in 1 Samuel!

David has had his home country reject him, his little cosy little Philistinian town taken, and now his last few joys in this life, friends and family, are gone. Where does he turn when no one is left? And what’s the point of this Job-like story? Tune in for a listen to this episode of A Bible Break.

Ever gotten comfortable? When things are going really well, sometimes that Bible stays uncracked for too long. David gets a little too cosy hiding out with the Philistines and God’s not having it. Join Hannah Benson on this episode of A Bible Break.

The Dead is Not Your Play Thing. Whether or not we go to sleep right after we die until Jesus’s second return or we wait in heaven until the New Earth is made, we are not allowed to seek advice from the dead…like Saul does in this chapter on A Bible Break.

David straps up his sandals and high-tails it to the land of the Philistines because he know Saul won’t follow him there. Meanwhile, he’s keeping busy with his time for…a variety of reasons. Join Hannah Benson for this episode of A Bible Break.