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    First and Second Samuel
    First and Second Samuel
    First and Second Samuel
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    First and Second Samuel

    By David C. Hester

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    During the reigns of Saul and David as recorded in First and Second Samuel, the people of Israel experience fear, disappointment, heartache, and betrayal. The compelling theme that weaves its way through these two books and into our lives is the need to balance both the gift of life from God and the promise of God's steadfast love with the ever-present human temptation to take control and usurp God's authority

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    Interpretation Bible Studies (IBS) offers solid biblical content in a creative study format. Forged in the tradition of the celebrated Interpretation> commentary series, IBS makes the same depth of biblical insight available in a dynamic, flexible, and user-friendly resource. Designed for adults and older youth, Interpretation Bible Studies can be used in small groups, in church school classes, in large group presentations, or in personal study.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestminster John Knox Press
    Release dateJun 1, 2005
    ISBN9781611643442
    First and Second Samuel
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    David C. Hester

    David C. Hester is Dean of the Seminary, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Harris Ray Anderson Professor of Ministry at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with pastoral experience in rural churches in Maine and North Carolina.

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