HeyJaredChapter by Chapter
Chapter by Chapter with Tim Dilena is a four-year journey through the greatest book given to the human race – the word of God, the Bible – one chapter at a time, 7 minutes a day, 7 days a week.
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- Sep 8, 2026
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1 Samuel 15: Swordless Hands (opens the original)
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1 Samuel 15 reveals the danger of Saul’s feigned obedience as he refuses to completely remove what God commanded him to destroy, reminding us that some battles require a sword of decisive obedience rather than the appearance of worship.
1 Samuel 14: Meeting at the Pomegranate Tree or Moving Into Battle (opens the original)
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1 Samuel 14 contrasts Saul and 600 men sitting under a pomegranate tree with Jonathan and his armor bearer advancing on their hands and knees, showing how prayer-filled courage can break through fear and inspire others to join the battle.
1 Samuel 13: Failing the Minneapolis Test (opens the original)
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1 Samuel 13 shows Saul failing a test of truth and obedience when he refuses to take responsibility for disobeying God, reminding us that confession matters because lies and excuses can cost us the future God intends for us.
1 Samuel 12: The Merciful Thunderstorm (opens the original)
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1 Samuel 12 shows Israel confessing its sin of choosing a king instead of God, and God responds with an unexpected thunderstorm that demonstrates His mercy and reminds His people that even after a wrong decision, repentance can open the heavens to grace.
1 Samuel 11: The Stare of the Snake (opens the original)
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1 Samuel 11 shows how Saul, empowered by the Spirit of God, broke the grip of fear and intimidation over Jabesh-gilead and reminds us that the Holy Spirit can equip us in a moment to accomplish what years of experience and education could never guarantee.
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