The book of First Samuel is the first of a four part story of the nation of Israel during the period of monarchy.
First Samuel is in two parts, the first part, which we are reading this week is the story of Samuel. The book as a whole is the origin of the monarchy of Israel.
The book starts with the birth of Samuel - his mother, Hannah is one of the many women in the Old Testament who struggle with infertility.
We then see the boy Samuel and the priest Eli and the call narrative where God calls Samuel.
Then the Philistines come and cause chaos and the people call for a king. The story of King Saul is a perfect illustration of the adage, "Be careful what you pray for - God might answer you" The people of Israel called for a king and Samuel tried to talk them out of it - but they insisted, so God gave them Saul.
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