The Book of 1 Samuel provides timeless lessons that are applicable in a powerful way to the twenty-first-century world. It shares memorable illustrations that are taken from the people of God during the remarkable time when Israel’s leadership was transitioning from judges to kings. Written in a captivating style, the book gives a selective coverage of the life of Samuel, the last of the judges, who anointed Saul and David as kings of Israel. One cannot study through this book without confronting the great value of godly living. (440 pages)

M. Ray Paseur, Ph.D.