MSS - The Golden Age Begins

Morning Scripture Study - 1 Samuel 11-12

From Rock Bottom the only way to go is up.  God's Presence left the people due to their great sin, and in these chapters we see the beginning of the process to It's return.  Like Joseph being sold into slavery, God will use Israel's sin of asking for a king to bring about a great thing.

MSS - Samuel Anoints Saul

MORNING SCRIPTURE STUDY - 1 SAMUEL 9-10

Jay doesn't know it yet, but today's passage sets up a lot of things that happen afterwards.  That sounds like an obvious statement as it leaves my head and arrives as this text, but bear with me.  One example - this passage presents Saul as a shy, humble, and considerate - even empathetic - character, yet we who've read ahead in the story know how that gets contrasted.  We have an opportunity for some deep insight into the character of man, as presented to us through Saul.  I don't spoil these things for Jay, leaving them prepared for when we get to those contrasting moments in forthcoming studies.  We do discuss Samuel fulfilling Deuteronomy 18 though.

MSS - They Have Rejected Me As King Over Them

Morning Scripture Study - 1 Samuel 8

The people are disheartened.  Enemies besiege them on every side, and even within their midst, and now their go-to weapon, the Ark of the Covenant, is in de facto exile in Kiriath-Jearim.  Where to turn?  They could turn to their God, who promised to deliver them from their enemies if only they'd serve Him and Him alone.
Nah.  Let's have a king instead!  What could go wrong?

MSS Matthew 17

"This is My Son, in whom I am well pleased! Listen to him!"  With these words, God establishes that not only is Yeshua His Son, but also is the Prophet promised through Moses in Deuteronomy 18.  We discuss how that is so and continue with John the Baptist coming in the spirit of Elijah and paying temple taxes.  There's more here than you think!  Enjoy!