Ep 375 | 1 Samuel 8-16, Come Follow Me 2026 (June 8-14)

Ep 375 | 1 Samuel 8-16, Come Follow Me 2026 (June 8-14)

From Talking Scripture by Mike Day & Bryce Dunford

June 4, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the transition of Israel from judges to a monarchy, focusing on Saul's selection as king and the implications of his reign.

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes (00:00) Israel wants to have a king like everyone else. Saul is chosen. (07:41) Forms of unrighteous dominion. (11:14) Saul was chosen as Israel’s first king for his goodness, but falls into unrighteous dominion. (24:18) Jonathan, King Saul’s son, is victorious in battle but disobeys his father. (27:38) King Saul builds altars. He disobeys Samuel’s specific instructions. To obey is better than to sacrifice. (39:55) The Lord tells Samuel to find Jesse, as he is the father of the future king of Israel. This shepherd’s son is David, founder of the “House of David.” Three traditions of David’s ascent to the throne are given. (41:53) Samuel is told by the Lord to not look upon David’s outward appearance. God sees the intent of our hearts, not just our actions. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here . → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 375 | 1 Samuel 8-16, Come Follow Me 2026 (June 8-14) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings .

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Day, Bryce Dunford

Topics covered

  • Israel's desire for a king
  • Saul's reign
  • Unrighteous dominion
  • David's ascent
  • Obedience to God
  • Biblical narratives

Keywords

  • 1 Samuel
  • Saul
  • David
  • Jonathan
  • Samuel
  • Israel
  • king
  • obedience
  • spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Israel, House of David

Books & works: 1 Samuel 8-16

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