In 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, we learn about who is truly the King of kings over all the universe, over every nation, and over our lives as we study Samuel, Saul, and David. A podcast with Gene Pensiero Jr and Calvary Hanford
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Just as human self-reliance brought collapse to both 18th-century Scotland and King Saul’s Israel, true victory only comes when we trade our own foolish plans for radical obedience to God. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 13:1-22 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series […]
Even when we blow it, God sets a choice before us to turn from the dead ends and walk straight into His grace. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 12:1-25 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford […]
What Ike’s secret mission and an ancient eyeball threat show us about God stepping in when we’re completely out of options. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 11:1-15 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the […]
Before you go trading God’s plan for some human fix, remember Israel’s first king hid in the luggage to avoid the job. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 10:17-27 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read […]
Before God sends you into battle, He invites you into transformation. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 10:1-16 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the notes at: https://calvaryhanford.substack.com In this verse-by-verse Bible study, we continue […]
Hanging back might win you an accidental Olympic gold medal, but King Saul’s passive story shows why we can’t afford to just float through our faith. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 9:1-27 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe on […]
From ancient Israel to medieval Iceland, history warns us that kicking God off the throne of our lives always trades a hopeful future for self-inflicted bondage. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe on […]
Just like a desperate army defector finally turning himself in, 1 Samuel 7 shows that true revival requires us to stop running from God and boldly trade our spiritual treason for His generous mercy. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 7:2-17 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the […]
Just like Strasbourg’s historical dance-till-you-drop plague, trying to out-maneuver a holy God is a losing game that will end in tragedy. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 5:1-7:1 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford Read the […]
When we mistake religious hype for true spiritual formation, God will allow us to experience defeat so that we finally learn to seek His presence on His terms. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 4 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings […]
From the corporate ruins of 1990s IBM to the spiritual darkness of ancient Israel, discover how God disrupts paralyzed leadership and raises up unexpected outsiders to bring ultimate transformation. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at […]
When we prize our own family or comfort above God’s holiness, we trade the heavyweight glory of walking with Him for the tragic weight of our own compromises. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 2:22-36 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings […]
You don’t have to cut and run from a toxic environment if God has called you to grow, serve, and shine right in the middle of it. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 2:12-21 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe […]
Discover how Hannah’s song in 1 Samuel sets the theological soundtrack for the entire book, revealing a faithful God who reverses fortunes, resists the proud, and lifts the humble. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at […]
Forget Hollywood’s version of “losing yourself.” Hannah’s radical commitment to God shows us what it truly means to live out our divine calling. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 1:19-28 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the rest of the series at https://calvaryhanford.com/knowkings Subscribe on YouTube at: https://youtube.com/calvaryhanford […]
When everything is falling apart and society is a mess, the book of Samuel reminds us that God is still in charge and He loves to use our weakest moments as His starting point. Our text in this study is: 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Series: Know Kings: The Book Of Samuel Gene Pensiero Jr Find the […]
