The six-day creation story as found in Genesis (along with the seventh day of rest) provides a perfect picture of the seven dispensations as generally taught by dispensationalists. Match each day of creation with the corresponding dispensation and you see some very interesting parallels.

Samuel, the gift of God to a praying mother, ministered in his early years. God worked in his life and used him mightily.

Some scholars believe there is a “gap” of time between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2, and others reject such a proposition. Certain objectors insist that there must be a continuity of thought in the time and progression of Scriptures and thus disallow any consideration of a “gap.” The objectors claim that “gap-believers” force the issue of a “gap” by making a division between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2 and thus commit a grave hermeneutical error.

This outline generally follows that given by Cyril Barber in The Minister’s Library. However, the recommendations and comments are my own and various alterations are made to the outline.

This is a most difficult time for David. He is constantly in fear for his life. Yet, he survives by continually seeking God’s will.

What a difference we see between Saul and David. One impressed men by his exterior appearance; the other impressed God by the condition of his heart.

In this chapter, Saul illustrates the sin of willful rebellion and God’s reaction to this sin. Saul’s rebellion leads to God’s rejection of him as king of Israel.

The Israelites were determined to have a king like all the nations and God had granted their request.

Samuel’s rule as judge was not without its problems. His sons fell short of Samuel’s example and the people demanded a king.