It All Points to Jesus

Family Week · Days 127–133

Week 19

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Israel asked for a king and got a disappointment; Jesus offers Himself as the King who feeds every hunger.

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Day 127 · May 7

Hannah pours out her grief to God, receives Samuel, and gives him back to the LORD.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 128 · May 8

Eli's sons dishonor God, Samuel learns to hear Him, and Israel treats the Ark like a religious object instead of honoring the

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 129 · May 9

The Ark exposes the powerlessness of idols, and Samuel calls Israel to put away foreign gods and return wholeheartedly to the LORD.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 130 · May 10

Israel demands a king like the nations.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 131 · May 11

Saul is publicly chosen and empowered for leadership, and God gives Israel victory over the Ammonites.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 132 · May 12

Samuel reminds Israel of God's faithfulness, while Saul's impatience at Gilgal reveals a king who will not wait for the

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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Day 133 · May 13

Jonathan trusts that the LORD can save by many or by few, while Saul makes a rash oath that burdens his own people.

Kids Corner · Grown-ups

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