Based on your life, this is the Old Testament book you should read next. 1. Got enemies and need to vent about it? Read Amos. Words of divine judgment. 2. Been staring out the window, contemplating your existence? Read Ecclesiastes. Existential musings. 3. Life feeling like a romcom? Read Ruth. Wholesome love story. 4. Life falling apart? Read Lamentations. Perfect book for ugly crying. 5. Distant from God and want to find your way back? Read Hosea. 6. Feeling overlooked and underestimated? Read 1 Samuel. Overlooked shepherd boy becomes king.
Obey > Sacrifice
You tell us your favorite Christmas cookie, we’ll tell you your verse for the day.
God chooses the small, insignificant things for some of the biggest purposes.
Man looks at outward appearance. God looks at the heart.
God does not see as man sees, since man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. - 1 Samuel 16:7
But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. - 1 Samuel 12:24
"There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God." - 1 Samuel 2:2
You are Holy
The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” - 1 Samuel 3:10
There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you. - 1 Samuel 2:2
God Looks At Heart
Feeling lonely?
I am holy because He is holy
Samuel: Looking for a Leader
Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart
You Are Not Disqualified
"There is no Rock like our God." - 1 Samuel 2:2
Change me from the inside out
No one is holy like the LORD. - 1 Samuel 2:2
Which accomplishment gives you more bragging rights?
David's shopping list: Bread for brothers. Sling. Five stones. Sword (crossed out) Never mind, I'll get one later.
Bible character New Year's resolutions. Jonah: stay away from boats and open water this year. Eve: learn more about picking produce. Peter: be more loyal to friends. Goliath: stop bullying Israelites.
Be who God made you to be.
