Book of 1 Samuel Summary: A Complete Animated Overview

[@bigbadseed7665]

My name is Samuel. It took me until I was 24 to accept Jesus, but even growing up as an atheist, I always had an inkling I was named Samuel for a reason, because Samuel means "he hears God." Now, it's been two-and-a-half years since I accepted Jesus, and I'll be getting baptized soon. Hallelujah, praise the Lord!

[@matthewthabet9685]

Congratulations

[@potatopopsicle1689]

I'm super late, but big congrats dude! We are so so so glad to welcome you into our community!

[@EtherealOriginate]

Wow how a beautiful story 🕊 God promised make you great things ♥️ Praise our King Lord, King Jesus and King Holy Spirit ♥️♥️♥️

[@kaywilliams8083]

Welcome MAN OF GOD ❤

[@johnstewart3244]

Good story!

[@ikeyasector]

People don't realize how epic the old testament really is. Folks think that 'Game of Thrones' is amazing, but it doesn't compare to the stories in the Bible. When I was twenty, I had a boring night job as tech support (1997) and as a Christian, I decided to actually read the Bible from start to finish instead of just picking scriptures like common Bible studies. I made it all the way to Chronicles (which actually is rather far) and OMG... You would be so amazed how good the stories in the Bible really are. Samuel is one of my favorite historic people (who passed the torch to Nathan). I was actually upset that Sunday school never told me about Jacob, Issac, Joseph, etc... as a kid. They made it sound like the Bible was a bunch of old desert stories, but it really is the opposite. Did you know that David didn't just kill Goliath but also was attacked by Goliath's brother who was also a giant? Did you know that Saul was actually a really good king up until his latter years? I can not express enough how enjoyable actually reading the Bible really is. Even if you don't have faith, I still suggest you read it. I'm a movie nerd and nothing I've seen on film compares. Well, I do give credit to the old 'Ten Commandments' movie (which is the best film in my opinion with the best poetic acting), but the movie got allot of things very wrong. Ok.. I have to end this before this comment reaches the size of a novelette. lol..

[@Rojames.]

Hounddog Qix I’m confused? I thought the battle was between elhanan and Goliath’s brother?

[@angezellekasaona3191]

goliaths brother??? where?? I actually want to read this now

[@jubaaliu7414]

Ikr I'm happy I'm not the only one that thought Goliath's brother coming after david was pretty cool

[@zazilicious]

The bible is by far the most fascinated book I have ever read!!!

[@rambles1789]

Hounddog Qix I know right the Bible is epic. I am a big fan of LOTR, Conan, Narina, Lovecraft, etc but the Bible is way more weirder and epic then those story’s could ever be.

[@kingbanaag2443]

rn I’m 16 and is going through a hard time rn, yesterday I went to church and was listening to the preacher and his speech and lessons made me feel loved and amazed of how amazing god is and watching this and your videos about the Bible is my first step into growing closer to god and to accept him❤️❤️ thank you!❤️

[@dodge96neon]

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[@walkingpueblosmagicos3667]

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[@oakson3045]

I hope the last year has been kind to you brother!

[@Samuel_thankGod]

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[@josephine7852]

*God 🙏🏾

[@sammyangotti2238]

My name is Samuel and I just recently got baptized and gave my life to the lord! I am 20 years old!!! PRAISE GOD! I have always felt strong connection to him ever since I was a little boy until I finally decided to make the decision! I would always pray and ask god to use me before the event of baptism and I know god has great plans for me to be a leader!

[@SubidubidubiDu1]

Notice how Israel's downfall occurred the same day some fool decided to say: "Let's have a king like the other nations do and have him lead us", this was basically the same as saying: "God we don't need you anymore, go away". When you choose human leadership over God's leadership this is what happens. Ever since then the Israelites couldn't get on their feet.

[@JJFrostMusic]

Christian anarchism is the answer. Google it.

[@TheSpringClover]

I thought that was a great point as well.

[@timmydoulos]

I'm not sure what you are suggesting they fell from... the time and rule of the Judges? There are actually provisions in Deuteronomy for how a king should rule (suggesting a human king WAS part of God's plan for Israel) and in Judges the cause of Israel's heinous behavior was because they didn't have a king, and were all doing what was right in their own eyes. I think the video shows that their motives were wrong, as you say, but not that a king, in and of itself, was a bad thing. Does that make sense?

[@timmydoulos]

@Baribefe Kpurubu maybe, but it seems God has always wanted humanity to rule over the earth, as his representatives/image bearers. Ruling in and if itself is not a rejection of God. David was called to lead, and I don't see it as a plan B (according to God's stated plan for humanity in Genesis 2)

[@timmydoulos]

@Baribefe Kpurubu absolutley on ruling the world and not each other. If we want to talk about plan A or B, I guess we can disagree on foreknowledge and predestination type issues. Plan A was given in Genesis 2. With his foreknowledge though, God knew giving his creation rule there was the potential (certainty?) that they would rebel. Thus the rescue plan was all God's plan, including the means (Davidic Covenant) to complete it. I don't want to read Samuel's lament about Israel's request for a king as being solely about having a king. Scripture as a whole shows kingship through a son of man as Gods plan from the beginning. The only place I can think of suggesting that a king was not part of the plan is where Samuel is told "They are rejecting me, not you". Implicit here is that God chose Samuel as their leader at that time, not that no other future leaders would be chosen, nor that those future leaders would remain in the mode of Judge/prophets rather than king's. Whichever leader, or leadership style, God needs to be ultimate king. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@amycaputo7822]

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[@lololedez]

Me too!!!!!

[@alyssainez]

Same ♥️

[@luwoowootv8585]

You should check out "1 Samuel Lu Woo Woo" .

[@chenanigans]

Me too! Im reading from start to finish and this def helps me get a grasp of what I read each day. It can be tough not fully comprehending ancient ways of speaking so I'm so thankful this project exists!! 🙌

[@krystalsmith1294]

Is it on KZbin??

[@rexoates4484]

A couple of weeks ago, I decided I would read the entire Bible cover to cover, because I never had. I just finished 1st Samuel. I’m glad these videos exist because they help put it all together mentally.

[@rolaine733]

Always felt this was an amazing book. Watching David trust God and continue to love Saul despite his wanting to kill him.

[@asherleviwoods6051]

Even when Abishai was next to David telling him to let him kill Saul for him , David declined! Lesson: Don't listen to the opinion of others telling you what God's will for YOU is. Have faith and lean on God!

[@mish63pa]

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[@Godismylove316]

I read the Bible cover to cover two times already and currently working through my third round. I learn something new every time I read it! The Bible also gives answer to my current circumstances; it’s truly the living word of God.

[@jigssscupid8836]

Covid19 lockdown brought me here, I'm glad😊 I get to understand some scriptures in a way that I can understand

[@2028end]

Very well done! Thank you for your service to the Lord!

[@MeThe_Beloved]

so right

[@T0SANK]

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[@jessicahardacre6035]

Lol didn't expect you to be head

[@jessicahardacre6035]

Here*

[@Sooch694]

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[@wiktoriarynkun3673]

Oh come on, where is my boy Jonathan, the best bro ever of the Old Testament?!

[@warroirprophetyahonathan8108]

I'm right here. Lol my father became major chief for sheriff samuel and I decided to not follow law enforcement. God made me a prophet. Samuel elected abner to take my fathers place. Sheriff samuel page Chief major thomas Me And abner Biblical repeat of ancient history parable. I joined aaron and leah and reside in shiloh. Jesus is coming feast of trumpets 2028... just didnt reveal the which trumpet day or hour.

[@warroirprophetyahonathan8108]

Jonathan hebrew yonathan gods gift Thomas aramaic twin

[@warroirprophetyahonathan8108]

Oh and david is preaching the gospel.

[@warroirprophetyahonathan8108]

Just like shooting 3 arrows to warn david, I answered you in 3 weeks.

[@paulinaw8760]

@@warroirprophetyahonathan8108 LOL I enjoyed this thread

[@joeyAdominguez]

wow... God's word is amazing... I'm so glad I've been keeping up with the reading plan and I'm amazed every time I see the story of the Bible unfold each day

[@keenparatham6580]

Joey Dominguez You are an Israelite too. Us blacks, Latinos and natives are gods chosen people

[@craigime]

KeenKawam where in the Bible does it say that? the Israelites are decendants of Jacob... you people are simply a racist cult.

[@madewavy]

Deut. 28 speaks of following Torah [the good things that'll happen if you do, and the bad things that'll happen if you don't] and nobody relates to the curse as much as Blacks/Latinos [homosexuality, rape, families being separated, poverty, murder, injustice, not being thought as a human] and Natives [genocide] Lol, why everytime a minority gives a tip of the hat to another minority he's labeled into a category of being in a 'racist cult'? It just baffles me how most Whites just cringe at the sight of Non-whites in harmony. If anything that's you showing prejudice traits making you the racist, smh. Shalum ach.

[@craigime]

Darick Scott lol you gonna answer the question or you gonna talk more nonsense? Deuteronomy 28 is addressed to the Israelites (the descendants of jacob)... how does that connect to blacks, Latinos, natives? You're twisting scripture to fit your own bias- a mark of a cult--that's dangerous. You think your cult os bringing unity between minorities? That's laughable.

[@craigime]

Darick Scott​​ wow... you actually believe that do you... so you're telling me that the Israelites were Every single native, latino and black person from that time? Also, a byword is not a racial slur... btw blacks, natives and Latinos aren't the only ones who are called names. All those outcomes in Deuteronomy 28 are directed at the actual descendants of Israel. The Bible couldn't be more clear that the Israelites were descended from the 12 sons of Jacob- who is one of the sons of Isaac, who is the promised son of Abraham- who descended from the patriarch Shem. Blacks are not of Shem.... of course throughout the millennia the Israelites mixed with some blacks, but they also mixed with asians and whites- most of them are pale skinned.. You are not an Israelite and you have no evidence to prove that you are- much less entire people groups that have no connection whatever with the chosen people. You're a "gentile" just like me.

[@bibleproject]

BibleProject creates free resources to help you experience the Bible. Everything we make is funded by generous supporters around the world. You can see our entire video library, check out our other resources, and give at bibleproject.com. Video correction: At 6:03 we wrote Psalms 18, 52, 53, 57 but the references are actually Psalms 18, 52, 54, 57.

[@alexandras.6397]

That's quite alright! Thank you for the correction!

[@xandercorp6175]

Seems like an easy error to correct in the video and re-upload, if you're interested in that.

[@vivianembery4588]

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[@iamsam3163]

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[@pamymontalvn1096]

This is my first time studying the Bible ( I knew some stories but never how deep they were) and I am so amazed by Gods grace and faithfulness and how fair he is, I love watching these videos right after my Bible story to make sure I didn't miss anything!!

[@leewade6869]

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[@jameshunt8518]

I've been a recent converted Christian after not accepting god for much of my time as a child and teenage years, I have been reading the bible cover to cover and am just coming to the end of first samual. These videos have really helped me understand the message in the bible and I am hoping to be baptised once I finish reading the bible. Great work bible project you make it so much easier to understand and give a lot of detail in each book. May the lord bless you. Amen

[@Bucudaddy88]

This verse made my head explode and In my own humility i am almost certain this happened to me. Please pray for me. Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. 1 Samuel 16:14 NIV At 6:22 (character studies )it slapped me right in my face. Wow !! I pray that those who have been ignoring to read 1 Samuel and any other book for that matter are able to see what is missing in their lives in the mighty name of Christ Jesus amen.

[@humeyraisik1663]

Salam, I am Muslim, living in the UK and reading the entire Quran now. I want to understand and know other Abrahamic religions closely too. I wanted to read the Bible and the Old Testament, but struggled to find comprehensive versions. I just wanted to read the original texts. Then, I came across these video series and they are helping me a lot to understand the bullet points and compare the holy books. For example, Prophet Moses has a huge part in the Quran too. As a Muslim, I wanted to thank you. I hope a similar one for the Quran will be made soon. May Allah accept your efforts and lead all of us to the right path. Elhamdulillah (Hallelujah).

[@pga007]

I applaud your efforts and dedication to know more of God and His servants. I respect and admire the obedience of Muslims to their faith. I am a follower of Jesus, called Isa in the Qu'ran, and I pray that Jesus the Messiah will fully reveal Himself to you and that all the statements He made about Himself and doing the will of God are true, and indeed the right path. May you be exceedingly blessed!

[@thomasmartin8100]

Is your belief Christianity then?

[@humeyraisik1663]

@@thomasmartin8100 dear Thomas, Muslims believe and love Jesus, Moses, and all the other prophets before them. And the last one of course, Muhammad. Quran mentions the previous books too which revealed to Jesus and Moses and some other short scripts revealed to some other previous prophets. Some parts of these holy books unfortunately were changed, thats why always people needed new prophets and new books. This is a line starting from Adam till Muhammad. So, being a Muslim means, bearing witness that there is no God but Allah, and bearing witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God. In a comprehensive way. God is one, religion is one, and all prophets are His messengers. Thanks for asking. Have a lovely day.

[@pga007]

@@thomasmartin8100 If you are asking this of me, yes, I believe Jesus is the Christ, and that He spoke the Truth when He said, " I am the way, the truth and the life. No man comes to the Father except through Me. "

[@AmyMichelleMosier]

Salaam. The most common misunderstanding of Muslims is that Christians worship three gods (ash-shirk) but of course we do not. The trinity is like three personalities of one God. There are numerous instances starting in Genesis where Jesus reveals himself to be God. How can the Lord physically walk with Adam and Eve in the garden, for one thing? I hope your eyes are opened and know that his return is imminent.

[@danielbowden5301]

The impression I got about Saul is that he was literally insane as a king(at least at some point). He seemed to be pretty repentant(even if he lost his mind afterward) and humbled when David showed him that he(David) had his life in his hands and spared him(twice). I finished 1st Samuel. I found it interesting, sad, pretty brutal, but despite that pretty exciting(or at least I was wanting to find out what happens next). I also know and keep in mind that the biblical stories are not meant to provide perfect role-models/paragons for us, they are often flawed and sinful, even especially sinful. Even the Bible itself acknowledges that. We ought to be careful to avoid the argument from silence. That is not to say that we should be too judgmental of them. That is actually one of the things I found interesting, many of the biblical characters/"heroes"(if they can be called that) are simultaneously highly virtuous and highly viscous(having strong or many vices). Saul and David are good examples. The story of Saul is pretty sad, it appears that he started out as a relatively virtuous guy but lost his mind when he was king. Even though he was insane and was trying to kill David out of envy and paranoia multiple times, he repented multiple times when David proved to him that he could have killed Saul, Saul had the guts and the virtue to admit(to himself, to God, to David, and to anyone else present) that he was in the wrong and had done evil and considered David the better man, rather than hiding in denial or trying to save face. So far in the story, David reminds me of Saul's beginning and demonstrates virtue like his personal loyalty to people(even to Saul as Saul was repeatably trying to find and kill David and driving him into hiding), confidence in God(in the story of Goliath and other places), humility, and repentance(like Saul demonstrated at times). David also seems to have been very brutal at times, unforgivably so by most modern standards, but it is difficult for me to condemn him for too long since he seems to have been sincere about being a good man insofar as he(in his environment) knew how to be and also because he was willing to change when it was shown to him that he was in the wrong. I think that if David was around in the time of the ministry of Jesus, he might have been one of the least offended by Jesus, but if I were in that time, I might have been a pharisee. I condemn David at times out of unrighteous indignation, but I think he had a good heart despite his extreme problems(I doubt I would have done better than him if I were raised in the culture). Reading about David and the psalms of David is a very humbling experience for me. It reminds me how unjustly judgmental I can be if I am tempted to feel so-called "righteous indignation". I don't beat myself up over my past, but I do not consider myself to have the right to condemn others or to be unforgiving or to look down on anyone on earth. Condemnation of others is a burden that I don't want anyway. Unforgiveness and pride suck!

[@danielbowden5301]

I still don't know what my response as a christian should be to the brutality in the Old Testament. I agree with this from George MacDonald... "(I "translated" some of the old pronouns like "thee" and "thy")Let no one persuade you that there is in him a little darkness, because of something he has said which his creature interprets into darkness. The interpretation is the work of the enemy--a handful of tares of darkness sown in the light. Neither let your cowardly conscience receive any word as light because another calls it light, while it looks to you dark. Say either the thing is not what it seems, or God never said or did it. But, of all evils, to misinterpret what God does, and then say the thing as interpreted must be right because God does it, is of the devil. Do not try to believe anything that affects you as darkness. Even if you mistake and refuse something true thereby, you wilt do less wrong to Christ by such a refusal than you would by accepting as his what you can only see as darkness. It is impossible you are seeing a true, a real thing--seeing it as it is, I mean--if it looks to you to be darkness. But let your words be few, lest you say with your tongue what you will afterward repent with your heart." - George MacDonald in his Unspoken Sermon "Light" (note that I don't represent George MacDonald so if I am mistaken about the following, it is not his fault and his sermons like "Justice" and "Light" helped my faith and many others like CS Lewis.) That being said, I don't know how to interpret if God didn't command those things. Could the prophets have misused their reputation as prophets and told people to do things that God did not truly command, telling them the true commands of God some of the time but false commands at other times(intentionally or not)? Often, the Bible does not directly say that God commanded people to do a given thing, but that a prophet claimed "This is what God commands..." or so on. That may be going too far plus I am hesitant to believe that since I don't want to risk slandering anyone but I am at least confident at that I ought to follow George MacDonald's advice and not accept something that contradicts my God-given conscience. I am not fully comfortable with concluding that all the unpleasant things attributed to God, are completely false since God is omniscient and we know he loves everyone, but God understands the big picture better than anyone(of course many humans who would resort to killing for "big picture reasons" are neither loving nor omniscient and don't think that I condone that). I believe that his discipline can seem extreme but only when the resulting positive growth/goodness is extreme since he never disciplines in vain. I don't think he throws anyone under the bus or sacrifices unwilling people for others or that he loved the Israelites more than anyone else. His incarnation is proof to me that he loves everyone and that he would rather sacrifice himself than someone else. I have been able to see past the unpleasant parts more where they don't throw off the whole story for me. That is not to say I whitewash them. My current attitude when reading the OT is a sort of agnosticism when that comes up(not of God's existence but whether God really did those things for some loving reason that has not been revealed to me or whether it is misattributed to him).

[@uajrh1]

Hello., my name is Saul. Did you know that you have rights?

[@DeezXxiestan]

@@uajrh1 yeh yah right,sins are mostly forgotten because Jesus Christ died to save.

[@77heraclitus]

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[@sarahalvarez-singer8605]

What a great narrater. Humble , professional, easy going and sincere. Kind voice. Thank you so much.

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I CAN NEVER THANK YOU ALL ENOUGH FOR YOUR AMAZING WORK IN MAKING GOD'S WORD MORE UNDERSTANDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE!

[@호기소-q8k]

Samuel is my favorite part of Old Testament. Samuel is like an epic poetry. Samuel is perfectly equipped with the essentials of epic poetry.

[@punkseth1]

I love these videos! I'm reading through the Bible on my own for myself for the first time and these videos are so illuminating! The Bible is hard to read and follow along with and I miss so many important details. These videos help to capture the overall story of the Bible in a way I've never seen or heard before.

[@mirakleee]

When I was reading the story of the Dagon statue being destroyed and God putting plaques on the Philistines, it broke me down! This story was so powerful! Even without the army God destroyed them all! Thank you Lord!

[@riverlife5803]

i am totally following along. thank you all for such brilliance. i've been asking God to show me the big picture because i would sit in church, hear the stories and not understand how it all came together. wow, double wow! i am tired now and will pickup here where i left off. this is truly a blessing. thank you again! so much! perfecto!

[@kirstymca]

Thanks for these 1&2 Samuel overviews. We're teaching our wee ones in Sunday School about Saul and David over the next few weeks, and this will be helpful for the teachers.

[@joshjeggs]

This might seem trivial but I am so blessed by your attention to detail. when I saw the 4 stones on the floor next to David, I was so happy lol.

[@euvelbaylon4850]

5:08

[@marimavrodaris8827]

Why?

[@joshjeggs]

@@marimavrodaris8827 1 Samuel 17:40

[@daviduhr9187]

And, interesting also that he slung the rock with.his left arm. Famous left handed slingers are found in the book of Judges.

[@joshjeggs]

@@daviduhr9187 never actually heard of that one. you have a keen eye 👌

[@coffeebux]

This book was so fun to read! I got invested with the characters and actively rooted for David after ch 18. Thank you God for this lesson and thank you Bible project for being blessed to explain it so easily.

[@sophiamendros6055]

I love how you dont have commercials! This is such a great way to understand the OT, tysm for all your work! ❤

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[@ramyamuthukumar1988]

All praise be to our Lord and savior Jesus Christ forever..may the Lord God bless the work of ur hands...amazing grace...I wish such videos could be done in our own spoken languages (am from India)...to spread the Gopel widely in Jesus name....Amen tq

[@No-xe5km]

Blessed Mightily u shall be

[@thechongwolla]

Thank you! I have read Judges on its own previously. Just yesterday read from Exodus through to Samuel which I will start today. I spent the whole of Judges thinking "why is this in here this is just chaos, what is going on" and even skipping parts. Of course my ignorance is highlighted again as the chaos was the point. The structure Moses left is broken as there is no figurehead remaining. Just the judges remain and many have become wise in their own eyes.

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[@danielsmith9130]

Excellent summary of the comparison at the end!! Wonderful recap of God's Word!! The Bible Project team is AMAZING!

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[@GR-ym8po]

Why did you leave out the demons God sent to drive Saul mad?

[@GR-ym8po]

And how David met saul by playing his harp

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[@MimMim-mj4sv]

The Bible Project, is it possible for you to explain the slaughter of the infants and children in 1 Samuel 15 3?

[@djtheshooter6748]

@@MimMim-mj4sv - what did Amalekites do to Israel?

[@oscarmcfadden6718]

In my church, there seems to be a consensus that the Old Testament is barbaric and did not age as well as the New Testament. Since I started reading the Bible, though, I have found that to be completely false. The stories and people of the Old Testament are fascinating and very informative.

[@ob1831]

I love these videos. I watch them before reading every book in the Bible, and they are so helpful to understand what's going on. Thank you for this!

[@5280PolotheKid]

Same with me

[@DanielArcilla]

Great, great work! Love your videos! I love how you help us understand the overall themes and tie the grand narrative of the Bible together! Thank you for your amazing and Christ-centered work!

[@izlauren]

As an open minded 29 year old Christian, I experience many curiosities in regards to the beautiful and confusing relationship between David and Saul's son Johnathan, and was quite surprised it was never mentioned in this video. Johnathon aids in David's survival. Johnathan protects David, unconditionally. Some of Saul's anger towards David is in relation to his son's relationship with David. The 2 young men "became one in spirit" with each other, they made covenants and oaths between each other, many times, with the Lord as their witness. Oaths/Covenants they made to carry on between their descendants. Their love for each other is inspiring, uplifting, and perhaps a little "progressive". What say you on this overlooked story line? I ask not in negativity, but pure curiosity. It is a major theme in the book of Samuel. I come to your website, your videos and your podcasts when I am in need of the knowledge and understanding that churches don't/won't provide. I am genuinely thankful for what you all do at The Bible Project and will soon be a donor. The relationship between David and Johnathon and needs to be addressed in this modern world, full of modern Christians. There needs to be some understanding. Please help. Thank you.

[@aaronlim5595]

Hello, this is from my understand.. the modern church hardly touch on David and Jonathan because people who wont know about the bible and the entire scenario would use that to support their claim on being gay.. Not hate here please..i love everyone as they are but yup they would have use it but i think we should see more than that. The part where David and Jon friendship went over sexual desire and needs. Their friendship is so pure to a point where they just basically love each other without feeling sexual. They are willing to give up their life for each other and i can say it is the kind of friendship that God want us to have with him. Jesus also said that there will be a friend who would be closer than a brother. I thank God that i have a friend who knows me entirely in and out and vice versa. To be able to know, care and love someone fully for who they are is truly a joy.

[@angelica534]

Yup, I was hoping for some clarity on that too

[@mish375]

@@aaronlim5595 I think that sadly that's the problem. The modern world won't accept that two men would love each other unconditionally in a non-sexual way. They would demand it be gay to satisfy their own insecurities even though that's not the case. It's a depressing commentary on society in general because there's a decided lack of these kinds of friendships/brotherhoods that needs to be shown. People don't know how to socialize anymore and need to see healthy relationships.

[@paksurya2297]

Jonathan dan David, the relationship IS NOT physical, it is soul. Do you know that the bible never mentioned about the relationship between them is physical. It is like when you have a very closed friend, and you like to chat with him/ her but NOT HAVE the physical attraction!!! It is VERY DIFFERENT with the gay community, because they have the physical relationship and attraction

[@AnnaMerlo]

I am a childrens pastor and I teach the story of David and Jonathan every year at least once. I talk to the kids about faithfulness in friendship and what a true friend looks like in good times and hard times. Kids need to know what a real friend is. The story of David and Jonathan is a excellent example of that. Maybe some churches don’t cover it but I do and I think it’s really important. Kids respond very well to this story. And no I don’t think it needs to be sexualized at all.

[@theclerisavarghese]

Your work has helped me understand the bigger picture. Thank you so very much for doing this. May God Almighty enable each one of you who has contributed in the project, to spread the word of God and touch hearts.

[@juustvibe_]

We can’t do anything without God. So glad to be a part of the kingdom. This story can tell me a lot about myself. I struggle with trusting God and his timing. It’s like I know that he will fulfill his promises and that he will never abandon us, but I still tend to doubt his love and grace. Please pray for me in these areas! Thanks Guys. Seems like I’m the opposite of David 😅

[@theontarian]

You guys are AMAZING!!! Thanks for all that you do. What a fantastic ministry you're doing. Keep it up. I support you guys every month and will continue to do so, God giving me strength.

[@oluwatobiolanrewaju1988]

God bless you Bible project Team. Your videos have been a blessing to my bible study journey.

[@Ajaykumar-eu8jt]

Thank you very much... A small request from my side is that I really like the parables that Jesus teach so if possible do make some video of it. There are some of excellent parables, like in John 10; I like that one. On the plus side people will know more about Jesus teaching.

[@bibleproject]

+Ajay kumar we are considering doing a series on the Parables, specifically all the parables about the Kingdom of God.

[@MariusIhlar]

+The Bible Project Nice! :)

[@BibleMunch]

+The Bible Project That would be amazing to see! It could be easily used for individual study, or in groups!

[@iseejenn]

+The Bible Project looking forward to it!!

[@jesus_saved_us_wtl]

Praise God. God bless u guys today I felt to Holy spirit speak and share this with human beings as we are almost similar to the history mentioned in the bible with the pandemic coming to a close by the grace of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. We pray for all to be guided in Jesus Christ mighty name.Amen

[@zxx5]

The Bible Project! you rock!

[@williamcoen5981]

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[@amimalimbu942]

wow I'm amazed how easily you portrayed the whole chapter... praise to the Lord

[@tamaraworz6285]

you guys are doing an awesome job! thank you so much for this! you are helping me understand so much more and having fun reading the bible! Jesus Rocks! be blessed!

[@BobRoss-qn9no]

Praise the Lord merciful, just, and graceful.

[@LoraineWoodCapeTown]

Love this teaching, so easy to understand and share God's word

[@2sam12_3nathan]

Praise jesus❤❤ matthew 6:33 seek ye first the kingdom of God

[@Isa7design]

Amazing, God bless this project and everyone who is working on it 👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽 praised be the Lord 😍

[@lynndeejacobson6303]

love speech

[@pereunajohnson5067]

This is an excellent explanation of I Samuel. I also listened to the explanation of II Samuel. We are studying both in Sunday School and this study on my own helps me to better understand what is taught there. Thanks so much. I will be using this site again and again.

[@ikeyasector]

The story of young David is very important. No man should have any murderous hate in their heart. God delivered Saul many times to David but David didn't take the kill. He loved Saul despite his corruption. Even as the new true king of Israel, he wasn't going to kill Saul. Saul had this love/hate relationship with David. Johnathan was David's best friend back then but Johnathan (a loyal son of Saul which God admires) met his death in battle. My long life best friend is a guy named Jeremy. He is part of me. The brother I've always wanted and we knew each other since we were six (1981). I love him so much and he married well. Nothing will break my heart until when he passes. We are 40 now and he is in below heath. I relate to David on this.

[@Assasain31]

God bless you and Jeremy's health

[@AF-zk8kk]

Amen. Glory to Jesus Christ. We must all repent of our sins against Christ Jesus Lord God.❤️‍🔥🙏✝️

[@revanredproductions7196]

bruh, who would give this video a thumbs down?! your videos are really well-made, and my youth pastor uses them for his lessons a lot! thank you so much for providing us with a new and creative way to view Scripture!

[@eamanefaith]

wow it gets better every time! thank you so much god for using these creative men to make these videos. it really helps me to understand the bible better!! love, all the way from the netherlands!

[@m.r.s.9851]

Thank you, Bible Project! I am visual so I admire these videos. To see it in action is awesome! This is a powerful learning tool. I pray for financial resources to pour into this project that it may continue for years to come.

[@dl2310]

It is so refreshing to read comments by people who get just as excited as I do by the Bible and all of our ancestors with all their strengths and failures. The Bible is surely the Living Word.

[@DesiLu4Life]

Absolutely ❤️ these stories! Interesting, power-packed and concise!! Makes me do more extensive study! Thank you!

[@raqueldillon5795]

I love listening to Bible Project. It gives me a better perspective and understanding of the Bible. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@CreativeYousername]

I'm reading through 1 Samuel right now for the first time, and this video has been great for understanding it better! I'm a little sad that you weren't able to fit the character Jonathan into this video, but I totally understand. Keep up the great work!

[@iandomino]

Among all the books in the TaNaKh this is the very first book that I read and it's well summarize here specifically the literature design of it which is very important to fully understand the entire book. God Bless you and your ministry.

[@jayperez1769]

Just finished reading this book. I know this is a summary of the book but man there was alot more that could have been said about this amazing story.

[@ssseth9321]

Yeah I agree, I’m pretty upset Jonathan wasn’t even mentioned at all

[@hannahfaye3680]

They're focused on how the story connects to the overall story of the Bible

[@carlaflower4183]

I like to watch these videos before I study a certain book in the Bible. These videos help me understand what I am reading better. Thanks again

[@triciatusing1834]

Amazing Art! God bless the entire team of your production, you have done amazing! God must be so pleased that you use all you talents to glorify him :)

[@juliegodshall281]

Beautiful! love hearing a song that's all about a female lead, translated so perfectly to a trio. well done.

[@thesistasoul]

I’m starting to understand why God sent down His son. He knew no one else could do it 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@PengHu-v7t]

exactlyyy, everyone failed.. all except the Son

[@denilsoncarvalhodapaixaopa61]

That’s a great book which reminds us of something recurrent in the Bible “ God reject the proud and rises the humble. Exactly what is portrayed in Jesus who left His unmatched glory in heaven to live as a man and be humiliated and suffer both emotionally and physically.

[@stevie1166]

Thanks for the incredible summaries, they’re so well written and easy to digest. I have just started studying theology and, so far, when I read scriptures my mind isn’t attuned to capturing the key moments/key themes and grasping them the way your channel does so brilliantly. Do you have any practical advice of how I could build on this skill? (I will also pray, however, any other tips would be much appreciated)

[@christine630]

Good job!! I read 1Samuel 22-23 yesterday and I was like .... Somebody HAS to make a 🎞️ about this ... 🍿It's deep and it's fascinating!

[@nanatelukYT]

We are using this in our church to teach the Kids... We appreciate you! ^_^ May the Lord Bless you and keep you! :)

[@erikaastephanie]

God uses His children in such miraculous ways! This channel and the souls behind it, may God bless you all. To take The Living Word to such lengths, art and pure blessing is beyond me. May God continue to pour into you all to reach those who need it and to those who have yet to hear it 🤍

[@bibleproject]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! We appreciate you and your encouragement today! It's great to hear our resources are impacting you in such a meaningful way 😁

[@13CrazyFunny]

This helped me so much with my project! Thanks so much for providing such a valuable resource!

[@brianmoonmusic]

Thank you so much for this video! These videos help me so much to understand the Bible. In this particular one, the content of Saul's degrading character really convicted me; I desire to receive noble character like David's who is humble in all situations, trusting in God that He will fulfil His good purposes: "For those who are called according to His Purpose, everything works out for the good who love Him!"

[@vanity_.]

I found this a GREAT lesson of life, an invaluable lesson

[@lindseywood4315]

there is SO much more to unpack in the book of 1 Samuel. the character of Jonathan, David's grace towards Saul, the part where Samuel appears to Saul through a medium, the many battles and raids in this book, and even the flaws of David when he joined the Philistines and almost fought against his own people and his own God. i would love to see a more detailed analysis of this book from your perspective!

[@dominiquegolden]

Beautifully done! Thanks so much, this really helped me understand 1 Samuel!

[@tylercobb3942]

I loved the book of 1st Samuel, but I was so sad that kind faithful Jonathan had to die because his father was evil. Good video, Very well done!

[@nazreecoetzee2218]

Can you guys do the story of David. A more focused perspective.. ?

[@chickenwings5821]

Great video! I need to work on trusting the Lord and his timing and being more humble. This was a great reminder.✝️

[@jethromendoza865]

Really appreciate what you guys are doing! :D Keep it up and God bless you all!

[@acleahcim]

Wow these videos are answered prayers! Just floored.

[@lorenxstudios]

I really encourage you to read 1 Samuel! I just finished it and it's amazing❤️‍🔥

[@BibtoonsGO]

Hi! Let me invite you to watch my animated Bible stories 😃 God bless you

[@bighand1530]

I just finished reading it

[@CharityChetty]

God may you make me humble ,find favour and be patient like David and speak to me like samuel and answer my prayers like Hannah

[@tracymumbi]

This is really great! Some great points I hadn't seen whilst reading the book

[@revelationmissionministries]

Thanks for this. I great book to explain where God is leading through Bible Stories is 'Mission for Groups'. Blessings

[@chezehead8]

These are amazing! You wouldn't happen to have a book of these would you? I'd love to own one. Thank u so much for these.

[@laurarisdallminnesotateach4914]

These videos are so helpful. I refer back to them regularly. Thank you to the theologians who made this easy to understand. So grateful!

[@sera4395]

Best explanation ever!! Loveddddd this message!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BlessedJess55]

Wow these videos really help me understand the Bible a lot better. Thank you!