In this two-part episode, Nancy talked with Ryan Kelly, pastor for preaching at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he taught through the book of 1 Samuel. Kelly calls 1 Samuel a “hinge book” between the time of the judges and the establishment of the kingship in Israel. Topics include:The prayer of Hannah that extends beyond what has been revealed and provides a table of contents for the bookThe problem with Israel’s desire for a kingDavid’s speeches in the David and Goliath storyWhat Jonathan reveals about true conversionThree decapitationsWarnings for us in the sin of SaulAdditional audio resources 1 Samuel:Sermons on 1 Samuel by Ryan KellySermons on 1 Samuel by Tom SchreinerSermons on 1 Samuel by Liam GoligherRecommended print resources:ESV Men’s Devotional Bible 1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader by John WoodhouseA Son to Me: An Exposition of 1 and 2 Samuel by Peter LeithartThe King in His Beauty  by Tom Schreiner