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The Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne, MN and host of the program goes solo for this study of 2 Samuel 7. King David desires to build a temple for God but is told by the prophet Nathan that it will be his son who fulfills this task. This revelation humbles David, who realizes the eternal significance of God's covenant and promises. God assures David that his descend...

The Rev. Gem Gabriel, pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Norwalk, CT joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Samuel 6. King David's exuberant procession to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem takes a tragic turn when a well-intentioned man touches the sacred Ark, resulting in his death. Filled with fear, David hesitates but witnesses the blessings that follow the presence of the Ark in...

The Rev. Christopher Amen, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pipestone, MN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Samuel 5. David finally unites all Israel under his rule and he captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites and makes it his own city. He receives support from a foreign king and expands his family and wealth. He faces the Philistines, his former allies, and defeats them with God’s hel...

The Rev. Dr. Peter Elliot, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle, WA, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Samuel 4. A king in danger, a plot to kill, and a surprise twist. Ish-Bosheth, Saul’s son and rival king of David, is in trouble. His strongest ally is dead, and his kingdom is crumbling. He doesn’t know who to trust or what to do. Two of his own commanders have a plan to end his mi...

The Rev. Tim Winterstein, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in East Wenatchee, WA, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study the 2 Samuel 3. Abner, the loyal supporter of Saul’s house, defects to David after a quarrel with Ishbosheth, Saul’s weak son and heir. He negotiates with David to unite all Israel under his rule. Yet, he falls victim to Joab’s revenge and die by his sword. David laments for Abner...

The Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Samuel 2. The war for the throne of Israel begins in earnest. David is anointed king of Judah in Hebron, while Saul's son Ishbosheth rules over the rest of the tribes. A bloody battle ensues between their armies, led by Joab and Abner. Who will prevail in this struggle for power and God...

The Rev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 2 Samuel 1. Find Wrestling with the Basics at https://www.kfuo.org/category/wrestling-with-the-basics/ 2 Samuel opens with David’s reaction as he hears about the death of not only Saul, but also his close friend Jonathan. David mourns for Jonathan out of his love for him. He also mourn...

The Rev. Dennis McFadden, a pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 31. In this final chapter of 1 Samuel, King Saul’s reign comes to an end in an ignoble way. Saul and his army face the Philistines on Mount Gilboa, but they are defeated and flee. The Philistines pursue them and kill Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s sons. Saul...

The Rev. Hans Fiene, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Crestwood, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 30. David and his men return to Ziklag after being rejected by the Philistines, only to find their city burned and their families taken captive by the Amalekites. David and his men weep bitterly. David then pursues the Amalekites with 400 of his men, leaving 200 behind wh...

The Rev. Jacob Hercamp, pastor of St Peter Lutheran Church in LaGrange, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 29. David, the fugitive king-in-waiting who is in hiding amongst his enemies, finds himself in a tight spot as he and his men march with the Philistines to attack Israel. But the Philistine lords don’t trust him. So, they appeal to King Achish to send he and his men away. Davi...

The Rev. Roger Mullet, pastor of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Churubusco, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 28. In a moment of crisis, David faces a dilemma: should he fight with the Philistines against his own people? Meanwhile, Saul faces a dead end: God won’t talk to him, so he turns to a forbidden source of guidance—the witch of Endor! He summons the spirit of Samuel,...

The Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’ Shalom in St. Louis, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 27. David’s struggle with fear and faith is on display as he faces the relentless pursuit of Saul. Instead of trusting God to deliver him, he makes a risky move and escapes to the enemy territory of the Philistines. There he finds refuge and favor with Achish, the king of G...

The Rev. Rick Jones, Chaplain and Vice President of Spiritual Life for the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, in, Minot, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 26. David learns that Saul is pursuing him in the wilderness of Ziph with three thousand men. He sneaks into Saul’s camp at night with Abishai, his nephew, and finds Saul sleeping with his spear and water jug near his head. Abishai wa...

The Rev. Frank Ruffatto, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Charleston, West Virginia, and Executive Director of Peace Officer Ministries, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 13. Former police detective and current LCMS pastor and law enforcement chaplain, the Rev. Frank Ruffatto comes on the show to discuss ministering to the authorities. Using Romans 13 as a foundation, how Christian...

The Rev. Dr. Jason Wagner, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in High Ridge, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 25. David and his men had guarded the sheep of Nabal, a rich and rude landowner, in the wilderness. On a festive day, David sent some of his men to ask Nabal for some food as a reward for their service. Nabal refused and insulted David, calling him a rebel and a runaway serva...

The Rev. Doug Griebenaw, pastor and Mission Advocate at KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 24. David has a golden opportunity to kill Saul and end his troubles, but he chooses to honor God and spare his life. David cuts a bit of Saul’s robe, but he struggles with his conscience and his men, who urge him to take matters into his own hands. He later confronts Saul with his ki...

The Rev. Warren Woerth, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Arnold, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 23. David demonstrates his faith and courage as he confronts two enemies: the Philistines and Saul. He obeys God’s call to rescue a city in distress, even though it exposes him to danger. David also follows God’s guidance to evade Saul’s traps, even though it forces him to...

The Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 22. David, our fugitive hero, found refuge in a cave and about 400 men joined him. That is, until the prophet Gad told him to return to Judah. Meanwhile, Saul, our paranoid king, slaughtered innocent priests who helped David, but one survivor joined David’s band. David bla...

The Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 22. David, our fugitive hero, found refuge in a cave and about 400 men joined him. That is, until the prophet Gad told him to return to Judah. Meanwhile, Saul, our paranoid king, slaughtered innocent priests who helped David, but one survivor joined David’s band. David bla...

The Rev. Steven Theiss, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 21. David still faces danger and deception as he flees from Saul’s murderous rage. He deceives a priest into thinking's on a secret mission from the King to get food. He also ends up with a very special sword. David’s plan begins to unravel as a spy sees him and reports the s...

The Rev. Christopher Maronde, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Hastings, IA, and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oakland, IA join the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 20. David and Jonathan's friendship is put to the test as Jonathan's father, King Saul, becomes increasingly jealous of David's popularity and success. Jonathan helps David escape Saul's wrath by devising a plan for David to sta...

The Rev. Phillip Fischaber, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 19. King Saul is determined to kill his young rival David, who has won the hearts of the people and the love of his daughter Michal. But Michal and Jonathan, Saul’s son and David’s best friend, risk their lives to help David escape from Saul’s murderous plots. Will David...

The Rev. Ryan Kleimola, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Toledo, OH, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 18. David and King Saul’s son Jonathan became close friends. Following David’s defeat of Goliath and recognizing his talent, Saul put him in charge of the fighting men. David became renowned for his military exploits, the people loved him, and YHWH was with him. As a result, King...

The Rev. David Duke, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Newfane, NY and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Youngtown, NY, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 17. “David and Goliath” is one of the most well-known accounts in the Bible. Armed with only a sling, a few stones, and his faith and trust in God, David agrees to fight for Israel against the Philistine’s own giant champion Goliath...

The Rev. David Boisclair, pastor of Faith and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Pine Lawn, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 16. YHWH had rejected King Saul. Although he will continue to rule for quite some time, God instructs the prophet Samuel to anoint a new king for Israel. Despite many impressive candidates, God chooses David, a young and humble shepherd, highlighting the importa...