Unedited Lesson Notes

Abner Joins Forces with David

War between Israel and Judah

David Anointed King of Judah

David’s Song for Saul and Jonathan

David Learns of Saul’s Death

The Death of Saul

David Destroys the Amalekites

The Philistines Reject David

Saul Consults a Medium (Part 2)

Saul Consults a Medium

David Among the Philistines

David Spares Saul Again

David and Nabal. The Story of a Peacemaker (Part 2)

David and Nabal. The Story of a Peacemaker (Part 1)

David Spares Saul’s Life

David Hides in the Wilderness

David Protects the Town of Keilah

David at the Cave of Adullam / The Slaughter of the Priests

David Runs from Saul

Jonathan Helps David (Part 2)

Jonathan Helps David

Michal Saves David’s Life

Saul Tries to Kill David

David Marries Saul’s Daughter

Saul Becomes Jealous of David

David Kills Goliath

Goliath Challenges the Israelites

Samuel Anoints David as King

The Lord Rejects Saul (Part 2)

The Lord Rejects Saul

Saul’s Military Successes

Saul’s Foolish Oath

Jonathan’s Daring Plan

Continued War with the Philistines

Samuel’s Farewell Address (Part 2)

Samuel’s Farewell Address (Part 1)

Saul Defeats the Ammonites

Samuel Anoints Saul as King

Saul Meets Samuel

Israel’s Transition to a Monarchy

Samuel Leads Israel to Victory

The Philistines Return the Ark (Part 2)

The Philistines Return the Ark

The Ark in Philistia

The Death of Eli

The Philistines Capture the Ark

Why Do We Study the Bible?

Samuel Speaks for the Lord

Samuel’s Call to God’s Service

A Warning for Eli’s Family

Eli’s Wicked Sons

Hannah’s Prayer of Praise

Samuel’s Birth and Dedication

Hannah’s Prayer for a Son

Introduction to 1^st and 2^nd Samuel

The Festival of Purim 

The Victory of the Jews

A Decree to Help the Jews

The King Executes Haman

The King Honors Mordecai

Esther’s Request to the King

Mordecai Requests Esther’s Help

Haman’s Plot against the Jews

Mordecai’s Loyalty to the King

Esther Becomes Queen

Vashti Deposed by Xerxes

Introduction to the Book of Esther

Boaz Marries Ruth

Transaction At The City Gate

Boaz Makes His Decision

Ruth at the Threshing Floor

Why Do We Do Bible Studies?

Ruth Works in Boaz’s Fields

Ruth Meets Boaz

Naomi and Ruth Return to Bethlehem

Introduction to the Book of Ruth – Elimelech Moves His Family to Moab

A Lesson of Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Jacob’s Death and Burial

Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons (Part 3)

Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons (Part 2)

Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons

Jacob Blesses Manasseh and Ephraim

Living by Faith, Not by Sight

Joseph’s Leadership in the Famine

Jacob’s Family Arrives in Goshen

Jacob’s Journey to Egypt

Pharaoh Invites Jacob to Egypt

Joseph Reveals His Identity

Joseph’ Silver Cup

A Feast at Joseph’s Palace

The Brothers Return to Egypt

Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt

Joseph Made Ruler of Egypt

Pharaoh’s Dreams

Joseph Interprets Two Dreams

Joseph in Potiphar’s House

The Judah Interlude

Joseph Sold By His Brothers

Joseph’s Dreams

A Brief Look at the Nation of Edom

The Deaths of Rachel and Isaac

God Blesses and Renames Jacob

Revenge Against Shechem

Jacob and Esau Make Peace

Jacob Wrestles With God

Jacob Fears Esau

Jacob’s Treaty With Laban

Laban Pursues Jacob

Jacob Flees From Laban

Jacob’s Wealth Increases

Jacob’s Many Children

Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel

Jacob Leaves the Promised Land

Isaac Getting Back on Track

Do You Want To Do It God’s Way Or Do You Want To Do It Your Way?

Jacob Steals Esau’s Blessing

Learning Life Lessons From Someone Who Never Stopped Digging Wells

Like Father, Like Son

Esau Sells His Birthright

The Births of Esau and Jacob

The Death of Abraham

Mission Accomplished!

The Mission Continues

The Earnest Prayer of a Righteous Person Has Great Power and Produces Wonderful Results

Preparing For The Next Generation

A Giant step Of Faith

All The Nations Of The Earth Will Be Blessed-All Because Abraham Obeyed God.

A Test That Defies Logic

Abraham’s Covenant with Abimelech

Hagar And Ishmael Are Sent Away

Rejoice In The Lord Always

The Story Of A Philistine King Behaving Better Than A Man Chosen By God

A Surprise Ending

Don’t Look Back

Don’t Team Up With Unbelievers

Abraham Intercedes For Sodom

Entertaining Angels

God Tells of His Plans for Sarah, Isaac, and Ishmael

I (God Almighty) Will Confirm My Covenant – Genesis 17:1-14

Life Gets Complicated – Genesis 16

How Can I Be Sure – Genesis 15:7-21

The Lord’s Covenant Promise to Abram  – Genesis 15:1-6