Have you ever been disappointed by unmet expectations? Have you ever felt like God has let you down? In this episode, we explore how God so often does what is not expected. This isn't bad, though, as what he does is so much better than what people expect of him. The episode is the start of a new series in 1 Samuel. We see how God brings hope and joy out of one woman's suffering. The hope and joy is not for her alone, but for the whole nation of Israel. As God does this, he also begins his plans to rid Israel of corrupt and bullying leaders. We'll see how God's wonderful actions of the past pointed to an an even greater hope and joy through Jesus. Join Dave as he explores 1 Samuel chapters 1-3.

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