BibleSumo Weekly Bible Study Pedro Cheung MD

Studying the immutability of God helps us when we feel weak and afflicted. The unchangeable God is our source of confidence and strength.
All Creation Changes (v.26)God Remains the Same (v.27)Our Hope Is Secure (v.28)

The story of Saul and David help Christians identify the precursors, the development, and the manifestations of the sin of envy.
The precursors of envy (v.6–7)The development of envy (v.8–9)The manifestations of envy (v.10–19)

Jonathan's friendship with David illustrate ten attributes found in Christian friendship which are more perfectly exemplified in Christ Jesus.
Christian Friendships Are Unplanned. (v.1)Christian Friendship Involves the Soul (v.1)Christian Friendship Requires Love (v.1)Christian Friendship Is Selective (v.1)Christian Friendship Seeks Other's Good (v.1)Christian Friendship Shuns Envy. (v.2)Christian Friendship Involves Commitment. (v.3)Christian Friendship Shows Humility. (v.4)Christian Friendship Is Generous (v.4)Christian Friendship Promotes Success (v.5)

When Yahweh handed David victory over Goliath, we learn that God's servant volunteers, prepares, speaks, prevails, and inspires.
God's Servant Volunteers (v.31–37)God's Servant Prepares (v.38–40)God's Servant Speaks (v.41–47)God's Servant Prevails (v.48–51)God's Servant Inspires (v.52–58)

Goliath, the uncircumcised Philistine, defies the living God. David, empowered with God's Spirit, cannot persuade anyone to confront the giant.
Goliath's Defiance (v.1–11)David's Dedication (v.12–22)David's Decisiveness (v.23–27)Eliab's Denunciation (v.28–30)

One of the most precious truths about God is His providence. In 1 Samuel 16, we see how God's providence can instill fear, comfort, and courage.
God's Providence Is Introduced. (v.1)God's Providence Is Revealed. (v.2–5)God's Providence Is Transcendent. (v.6–12)God's Providence is Spirit-powered. (v.13–14)God's Providence is Enabling. (v.15–18)God's Providence is Disruptive. (v.19–23)