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Bible Lessons From 1 Samuel
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. The Power Of A Praying Mother
Contributed on Jul 3, 2025
The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to the Lord in prayer.
THE POWER OF A PRAYING MOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:1–2:11 Supporting Texts: James 5:16, Psalm 34:15, Luke 1:13, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 31:30 INTRODUCTION: The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to ...read more
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2. When Leadership Fails
Contributed on Jul 3, 2025
The story of Eli and his sons is a solemn warning to every spiritual leader and authority figure. Leadership is a sacred trust, and failure in that trust carries great consequences.
WHEN LEADERSHIP FAILS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 2:12-36 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 34:1–10, Malachi 2:7–9, Matthew 23:1–4, James 3:1, 1 Peter 5:2–4 INTRODUCTION: Leadership is one of the most powerful and influential positions in both the spiritual and secular realms. When ...read more
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3. Speak, Lord, For Your Servant Is Listening
Contributed on Jul 4, 2025
When God speaks, He is looking for listeners who will respond, obey, and declare His word faithfully.
SPEAK, LORD, FOR YOUR SERVANT IS LISTENING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 6:8, Jeremiah 1:4-10, John 10:27, Acts 9:4-6, Revelation 2:7 INTRODUCTION: The calling of Samuel marks a turning point in Israel’s spiritual history. In a time when “the word ...read more
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4. Ichabod: When The Glory Departs
Contributed on Jul 4, 2025
The story of Ichabod is a tragic but necessary reminder that God's presence is not automatic. It can depart when dishonoured, neglected, or taken for granted.
ICHABOD: WHEN THE GLORY DEPARTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 4:1-22 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 10:18-19, Psalm 51:11, Hosea 4:6, Revelation 2:5, John 15:5 INTRODUCTION: There is no greater tragedy for a person, a church, or a nation than the departure of God's glory. The glory ...read more
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5. No Other God Can Stand Before Him
Contributed on Jul 4, 2025
The fall of Dagon before the Ark and the plagues that followed in Philistine territory reveal a God who is unmatched in power, holiness, and sovereignty.
NO OTHER GOD CAN STAND BEFORE HIM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 5:1-12, 1 Samuel 6:1-21 Supporting Texts: Exodus 20:3, Isaiah 42:8, Psalm 115:3-8, Revelation 1:18, Philippians 2:10-11 INTRODUCTION: God is not a man. He is not a created being, nor can He be confined to an image or ...read more
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6. Return To The Lord Wholeheartedly
Contributed on Jul 4, 2025
Every genuine revival in Scripture begins with a return to the Lord.
RETURN TO THE LORD WHOLEHEARTEDLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 7:1-17 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:12-13, Hosea 6:1-3, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 3:19, James 4:8-10 INTRODUCTION: Every genuine revival in Scripture begins with a return to the Lord. Israel had experienced defeat, disgrace, ...read more
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7. Give Us A King!
Contributed on Jul 4, 2025
The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion.
GIVE US A KING! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Supporting Texts: Hosea 13:10-11, Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Romans 12:2, Judges 8:22-23, John 18:36 INTRODUCTION: The cry for a king in 1 Samuel 8 was not merely a political request; it was a spiritual rebellion. Israel had been ...read more
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8. Anointed But Not Yet Approved – The Rise Of Saul
Contributed on Jul 4, 2025
The rise of Saul teaches us a powerful lesson: God may anoint you today, but He watches your process before giving full approval.
ANOINTED BUT NOT YET APPROVED – THE RISE OF SAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 9:1-27, 1 Samuel 10:1-27 Supporting Texts: Romans 11:29, Proverbs 19:21, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Luke 12:48, 1 Timothy 3:6 INTRODUCTION: The rise of Saul marks the beginning of a new dispensation in Israel—the ...read more
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9. Victory And Accountability – When Kings Must Still Submit
Contributed on Jul 4, 2025
Leadership without accountability is a pathway to destruction.
VICTORY AND ACCOUNTABILITY – WHEN KINGS MUST STILL SUBMIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 11,12 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 21:1, Romans 13:1, Psalm 75:6-7, Hebrews 13:17, Deuteronomy 17:18-20 INTRODUCTION: Leadership without accountability is a pathway to destruction. In 1 Samuel 11 ...read more
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10. Presumption And Partial Obedience
Contributed on Jul 4, 2025
One of the greatest dangers in leadership is stepping ahead of God—acting out of pressure rather than patience, and making decisions out of fear rather than faith.
PRESUMPTION AND PARTIAL OBEDIENCE – WHEN KINGS WALK AHEAD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13, 1 Samuel 14 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5–7, Ecclesiastes 8:6, 1 Samuel 15:22–23, Isaiah 30:1, Hebrews 10:36 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest dangers in leadership is stepping ahead ...read more
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11. The High Cost Of Disobedience
Contributed on Jul 4, 2025
There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that instruction is ignored.
THE HIGH COST OF DISOBEDIENCE – WHEN KINGS REJECT GOD’S VOICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 12:14-15, Isaiah 1:19-20, James 1:22, Hebrews 3:7-8, John 14:15 INTRODUCTION: There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that ...read more
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12. Chosen But Not Yet Crowned – God Looks At The Heart
Contributed on Jul 4, 2025
David’s anointing in 1 Samuel 16 teaches us that God’s standards are not the same as man’s. He chooses the humble, the hidden, the faithful, and the pure in heart.
CHOSEN BUT NOT YET CROWNED – GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, Jeremiah 17:10, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 23:27-28, 2 Corinthians 10:18 INTRODUCTION: When God rejects one man, He begins preparing another. The fall of Saul in ...read more
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13. Victory In The Valley – Confronting The Giants Of Life
Contributed on Jul 4, 2025
Every believer will face giants. Some will be giants of fear, failure, delay, sin, or public opposition. But like David, we must run into the valley with confidence in the God who fights for us.
VICTORY IN THE VALLEY – CONFRONTING THE GIANTS OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:1-3, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Romans 8:37, Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Every believer will face a valley where a giant stands tall—defying faith, ...read more