Do you ever skip over books like 1 and 2 Samuel in your Bible reading plan? Do they just seem like a bunch of blood, names and numbers? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how there’s a lot more to these books than you might think, and they play an important role in the whole story of the Bible.Questions Covered in This Episode:When we get to the books of Samuel, what is the story so far?What are things about the books of Samuel that could be hard to understand?Who wrote these books, when, and why?What are the major themes?Who are the major figures and do they show up again in the story?What is God up to in 1st and 2nd Samuel and why does it feel different than the Pentateuch and the Prophets?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 1:1, 2 Samuel 7Graeme Goldsworthy’s Outline of Biblical HistorySponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:1 Samuel Bible Class Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations.