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The Lord sends Samuel to Jesse of Bethlehem to anoint one of his sons as the new king of Israel. Contrary to the expectation of Samuel, the Lord selects David, the youngest son of Jesse, to be king. When an evil spirit afflicts Saul, Saul appoints David to play the lyre, thereby driving the spirit away from him.

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BibleGateway: 1 Samuel 16 ESV Text: 1 Samuel 16 1 Samuel 16 (Listen) David Anointed King 16:1 The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him from being… The Lord sends Samuel to Jesse of Bethlehem to anoint one of his sons as the new king of Israel. Contrary to the expectation of Samuel, the Lord selects David, the youngest son of Jesse, to be king. When an evil spirit afflicts Saul, Saul appoints David to play the lyre, thereby driving the spirit away from him.

Saul disobeys the instructions of the Lord, and Samuel rebukes him. The Lord rejects Saul, promising through Samuel to give the kingdom of Israel to a different king.

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BibleGateway: 1 Samuel 15 ESV Text: 1 Samuel 15 1 Samuel 15 (Listen) The Lord Rejects Saul 15:1 And Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over his people Israel; now… Saul disobeys the instructions of the Lord, and Samuel rebukes him. The Lord rejects Saul, promising through Samuel to give the kingdom of Israel to a different king.

Jonathan, the son of Saul, defeats the Philistines. Saul swears a reckless oath, nearly resulting in the death of Jonathan. Saul fights against the various enemies of Israel throughout his life.

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BibleGateway: 1 Samuel 14 ESV Text: 1 Samuel 14 1 Samuel 14 (Listen) Jonathan Defeats the Philistines 14:1 One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let… Jonathan, the son of Saul, defeats the Philistines. Saul swears a reckless oath, nearly resulting in the death of Jonathan. Saul fights against the various enemies of Israel throughout his life.

Saul leads the Israelites in battle against the Philistines, who vastly outnumber the Israelites. Since Samuel is delayed, Saul takes it upon himself to offer an unlawful sacrifice. Samuel rebukes Saul for disobeying the Lord and informs him that because of his unfaithfulness, his reign over Israel will not continue.

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BibleGateway: 1 Samuel 13 ESV Text: 1 Samuel 13 1 Samuel 13 (Listen) Saul Fights the Philistines 13:1 Saul lived for one year and then became king, and when he had reigned for two years over… Saul leads the Israelites in battle against the Philistines, who vastly outnumber the Israelites. Since Samuel is delayed, Saul takes it upon himself to offer an unlawful sacrifice. Samuel rebukes Saul for disobeying the Lord and informs him that because of his unfaithfulness, his reign over Israel will not continue.

The Lord will save His exiled people and will lead them back to their homeland with joy. The Lord will fulfill these joyful promises primarily through the redemption accomplished by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 35 ESV Text: Isaiah 35 Isaiah 35 (Listen) The Ransomed Shall Return 35:1   The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;    the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus;2   it shall blossom abundantly    and rejoice… The Lord will save His exiled people and will lead them back to their homeland with joy. The Lord will fulfill these joyful promises primarily through the redemption accomplished by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Lord will judge the nations. We would have every reason to be terrified of the judgment of the Lord, but Jesus Christ has accomplished our redemption.

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 34 ESV Text: Isaiah 34 Isaiah 34 (Listen) Judgment on the Nations 34:1   Draw near, O nations, to hear,    and give attention, O peoples!  Let the earth hear, and all that fills it;    the world, and all… The Lord will judge the nations. We would have every reason to be terrified of the judgment of the Lord, but Jesus Christ has accomplished our redemption.

At the appointed time, Assyria will face the judgment of the Lord. The Lord will save His people.

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 33 ESV Text: Isaiah 33 Isaiah 33 (Listen) O Lord, Be Gracious to Us 33:1   Ah, you destroyer,    who yourself have not been destroyed,  you traitor,    whom none has betrayed!  When you have ceased to destroy,    you will be… At the appointed time, Assyria will face the judgment of the Lord. The Lord will save His people.

The Lord will deliver His people by sending them a just and righteous King. Jerusalem will be destroyed, but later the Lord will redeem His people and they will live in peace and security.

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 32 ESV Text: Isaiah 32 Isaiah 32 (Listen) A King Will Reign in Righteousness 32:1   Behold, a king will reign in righteousness,    and princes will rule in justice.2   Each will be like a hiding place from… The Lord will deliver His people by sending them a just and righteous King. Jerusalem will be destroyed, but later the Lord will redeem His people and they will live in peace and security.

Trust not in horses and in chariots, but trust in the Lord. Trust not in idols made with human hands, but trust in the Lord.

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 31 ESV Text: Isaiah 31 Isaiah 31 (Listen) Woe to Those Who Go Down to Egypt 31:1   Woe1 to those who go down to Egypt for help    and rely on horses,  who trust in chariots because… Trust not in horses and in chariots, but trust in the Lord. Trust not in idols made with human hands, but trust in the Lord.

The Lord judges His people for their reliance on Egypt for deliverance. This trust in human power is yet another act of rebellion against the Lord. The Lord Himself will deliver His people in His own good time.

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BibleGateway: Isaiah 30 ESV Text: Isaiah 30 Isaiah 30 (Listen) Do Not Go Down to Egypt 30:1   “Ah, stubborn children,” declares the LORD,  “who carry out a plan, but not mine,  and who make an alliance,1 but not… The Lord judges His people for their reliance on Egypt for deliverance. This trust in human power is yet another act of rebellion against the Lord. The Lord Himself will deliver His people in His own good time.