1 Samuel is an exciting story, filled with humour, suspense, drama, action, and shock. Below are the final 4-weeks of the reading plan, covering 5-days a week:
Week 5: 1 Samuel 9–10
- 1 Samuel 9:1–14 – Saul seeks donkeys
- 1 Samuel 9:15–27 – Saul meets Samuel
- 1 Samuel 10:1–16 – Saul is anointed
- 1 Samuel 10:17–24 – Saul is chosen publicly
- 1 Samuel 10:25–27 – Early responses to Saul
Week 6: 1 Samuel 15
- 1 Samuel 15:1–9 – Saul’s incomplete obedience
- 1 Samuel 15:10–23 – God’s verdict and Samuel’s rebuke
- 1 Samuel 15:24–31 – Saul’s confession and rejection
- 1 Samuel 15:32–35 – The matter is finished
- Hebrews 4:12–16 – God’s Word exposes and heals
Week 7: 1 Samuel 16
- 1 Samuel 16:1–5 – Samuel is sent to Jesse’s house
- 1 Samuel 16:6–13 – David is chosen and anointed
- 1 Samuel 16:14–23 – David serves Saul
- Psalm 78:70–72 – God’s view of David
- Acts 13:21–23 – David in God’s salvation plan
Week 8: 1 Samuel 17
- 1 Samuel 17:1–11 – Goliath’s challenge
- 1 Samuel 17:12–30 – David arrives and hears
- 1 Samuel 17:31–40 – David volunteers
- 1 Samuel 17:41–54 – The battle and victory
- 1 Samuel 17:55–58 – Saul’s reaction & reflection