June 5, 2026 – June 19, 2026
1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness
Our world is full of pain, longing, rivalry, political chaos, human failure, spiritual drift, and leadership breakdown. It can be overwhelming to think about correcting just one part, much less all of it. Studying the book of 1 Samuel helps us see what God is doing in all this brokenness in our world. In this Groundwork series, we’ll examine the stories about Hannah, Samuel, Saul, and David to learn about God’s character and faithfulness to his people. We’ll gain a deeper trust in our God who hears us and works in spite of our flawed humanity, even when we can’t see what he’s doing.
Episodes in this Series
Hannah's Prayer and God's Big Answer
Studying Hannah’s sorrow, prayer, and song of praise in the opening chapters of 1 Samuel reveals God’s character, helps us understand where to find God, and what he wants us to do with our pain. Together, we’ll also see how Hannah’s sorrow and private prayer become part of God’s public plan for his people.
Listen to this Episode June 5 , 2026
God Speaks Judgment and Calls Samuel
Learn where to look for God and discover hope even when life's situations seem hopelessly unjust and bleak.
Listen to this Episode June 12 , 2026
The Power of God's Presence and A Call for Repentance
In the account of Israel's history in 1 Samuel, we discover a warning not to cherish outward symbols of faith without also maintaining our inward, faithful obedience to the Lord, and an invitation to return and surrender our hearts to him.
Listen to this Episode June 19 , 2026
