Immerse: Israel Demands a King and Saul’s Rise
On Day 188 of the Immerse Bible reading experience, the script recounts the story from the biblical book of Samuel where the prophet Samuel gathers the tribes of Israel at Mizpah to declare God's message. Despite having been saved from Egypt and oppression, the Israelites request a king. Through God's direction, Saul, son of Kish, is chosen as king, though he initially hides. Once confirmed, Saul overcomes skepticism and unites the Israelites to defeat the Ammonites who were grievously oppressing them. Samuel then reminds the people of their history of neglecting God despite His continued deliverance and cautions them to obey God's commands to ensure their prosperity. The script culminates with Samuel's warning that if they and their king continue to sin, they will face dire consequences. The episode ends with a reminder of the importance of faithful worship and the rejection of idols.
00:00 Introduction to Immerse: Day 188
00:04 Samuel's Declaration and Israel's Request for a King
00:36 Saul Chosen as King
01:52 Saul's Early Challenges and Victories
04:32 Saul's Confirmation as King
05:09 Samuel's Farewell Address
07:57 Samuel's Warning and God's Power
08:35 Final Encouragement and Conclusion
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Volume 3 — Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel–Kings
Kingdoms
Immerse: Kingdoms is the third of six volumes in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Kingdoms presents a new and unique journey through the story of Israel from the time of its conquest of Canaan (Joshua) through its struggle to settle the land (Judges, Ruth) and the establishment of Israel’s kingdom, which ends in a forced exile (Samuel–Kings). The nation of Israel, commissioned to be God’s light to the nations, falls to division and then foreign conquest for rejecting God’s rule.
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