"A tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the Bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout Scripture." Bryan Chapell, Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church
The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply Gods Word.
These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) Gospel Glimpses highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) Whole-Bible Connections show how any given passage connects to the Bibles overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) Theological Soundings identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture.
With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of Gods grace on every page of the Bible.
In this 12-week study through the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, pastor Ryan Kelly offers insights into Gods character through the stories of the prophet Samuel and Israels first kings, Saul and David. With the inauguration of a monarchy in Israel, we see Gods continued care for his people as he raises up leaders and promises to be faithful to his covenant by establishing a kingdom that will never pass away.
Series Preface: J. I. Packer and Lane T. Dennis Week 1: Overview
Week 2: New Beginnings: Hannah, Eli, and Samuel (1 Samuel 13)
Week 3: Israel Defeated, God Defeating (1 Samuel 47)
Week 4: Sauls Rise, Then Rejection (1 Samuel 815)
Week 5: Davids Rise, Sauls Resentment (1 Samuel 1620)
Week 6: Sauls Pursuit, Davids Protection (1 Samuel 2126)
Week 7: Sauls Undoing, Davids Deliverance (1 Samuel 272 Samuel 1)
Week 8: Davids Kingdom Established and Ensured (2 Samuel 210)
Week 9: Davids Great Sin and Its Consequences (2 Samuel 1114)
Week 10: Absaloms Rebellion, Davids Restoration (2 Samuel 1520)
Week 11: Summary Snapshots of the Davidic Kingdom (2 Samuel 2124)
Week 12: Summary and Conclusion
Ryan Kelly (PhD, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) is the pastor for preaching at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and serves as a council member for the Gospel Coalition. Ryan and his wife, Sarah, have four children.
