Day 142 of the Holy Bible One Year Challenge. Saul becomes king, shows off his military chops, then Samuel delivers an epic mic drop reminding the Israelites they asked for this human-led drama over God's divine guidance. In John, despite Jesus' many miracles, folks are still skeptical, but no matter - Jesus holds a humble foot-washing seminar to demonstrate leadership is about service, not popularity.

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1 Samuel 10:9-27

1 Samuel 11

1 Samuel 12

John 12:37-50

John 13:1-17

Psalm 66:1-12

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The Israelites, discontent with their judges, demand a king to rule over them, like other nations. Despite Samuel's warnings about the burdens a king would impose, God instructs Samuel to anoint Saul, a humble man from the tribe of Benjamin. As Saul searches for his father's lost donkeys, Samuel reveals his destiny to become the first king of Israel. Will Saul accept this daunting role and lead Israel to glory? Jesus enters Jerusalem to a hero's welcome, with crowds waving palm branches and shouting "Hosanna!" Yet, as He predicts His own death, He teaches that true glory comes through sacrifice, comparing His life to a grain of wheat that must die to produce much fruit. Will the people grasp the profound meaning of His words and understand the path to eternal life?

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1 Samuel 8

1 Samuel 9

1 Samuel 10:1-8

John 12:12-26

Psalm 65:1-13

The Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant and place it in the temple of their god Dagon, but calamity befalls them as their idol falls and they suffer from plagues. Terrified, they return the Ark to Israel, where it brings blessings to those who treat it with reverence. Will the Israelites recognize the power of the Ark and follow God's commands faithfully?

After Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, many believe in Him, but the Pharisees plot to kill Jesus to stop His growing influence. Six days before the Passover, Jesus visits Bethany, where Mary anoints His feet with expensive perfume, filling the house with its fragrance. Will the plot against Jesus succeed, or will His divine mission prevail against all odds?

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1 Samuel 5

1 Samuel 6

1 Samuel 7

John 11:45-57

John 12: 1-11

Proverbs 12:18-27

Hannah, deeply distressed by her inability to have children, fervently prays to God for a son and promises to dedicate him to the Lord's service. God hears her prayer, and she gives birth to Samuel, whom she brings to the temple to serve under Eli the priest. As Samuel grows in wisdom and favor, Eli's sons' wickedness brings judgment upon Eli's house.

Will Samuel's faithful service to God change the course of Israel's future?

During the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, Jesus walks in Solomon's Colonnade and is confronted by Jews demanding to know if He is the Messiah. Jesus declares that His works testify to His divinity, and those who believe in Him are His sheep who follow His voice. The Jews attempt to stone Him for blasphemy, but Jesus escapes their grasp and retreats across the Jordan.

Will the people's hardened hearts ever recognize Jesus as the true Messiah?

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1 Samuel 1

1 Samuel 2:1-26

John 10:22-42

Psalm 63:1-11

Ruth, following Naomi's advice, visits Boaz at the threshing floor to seek his protection as a kinsman-redeemer. Boaz, impressed by Ruth's loyalty, agrees to marry her if a closer kinsman declines. Will Boaz overcome this obstacle and marry Ruth, ensuring her and Naomi's future?

Will Boaz overcome this obstacle and marry Ruth, ensuring her and Naomi's future?

Jesus finds the man he healed of blindness and reveals Himself as the Son of Man, leading to the man's belief and worship. Jesus then contrasts Himself as the Good Shepherd, who sacrifices for His sheep, against false shepherds who harm them. Will the people recognize Jesus as the true shepherd and protector of their souls?

Will the people recognize Jesus as the true shepherd and protector of their souls?

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Ruth 3

Ruth 4

John 9:35-41

John 10:1-21

Psalm 62-1-12

Naomi, a widow, and her daughter-in-law Ruth, also widowed, leave Moab to return to Bethlehem. Ruth, determined to support Naomi, gleans in the fields of Boaz, a kind and wealthy relative. Will Boaz recognize Ruth's loyalty and kindness, leading to a brighter future for them both?

Jesus encounters a man born blind and heals him by making mud with his saliva and placing it on the man's eyes. The man washes in the Pool of Siloam and gains his sight, astonishing the Pharisees who investigate the miracle but refuse to believe it. Will the healed man stand firm in his testimony despite the Pharisees' skepticism and pressure?

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Ruth 1 Ruth 2 John 9:1-34 Proverbs 12:8-17

In Judges 20-21, the Israelites unite in outrage against the tribe of Benjamin due to a grievous crime committed in Gibeah, leading to a brutal civil war. After fierce battles that decimate the Benjamites, Israel mourns their near extinction and devises unconventional means to find wives for the surviving Benjamin men, ensuring the tribe's continuation. As Israel struggles with internal conflict and moral decay, will they find a way to restore peace and righteousness in their midst?
In John 8:31-59, Jesus declares His divine origin and eternal existence to the Jews who believed in Him, emphasizing the truth that will set them free. As the conversation intensifies, Jesus confronts their claims of being Abraham's descendants, stating that His teachings come directly from the Father. Will the Jews accept Jesus' claim to be the "I AM" before Abraham, or will their disbelief lead to further conflict?

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Judges 20

Judges 21

John 8:31-59

Psalm 61