Be Successful (1 Samuel)

by Warren W. Wiersbe

Publisher:

Cook Communications Ministries

, 2001

Overview

Wiersbe's "Be" Series on the Old Testament—Practical, devotional, and concise describes the "Be" series. Each of these mini-commentaries contains a wealth of practical insight into God's Word. This resource covers the entire book of 1 Samuel.

The secret of my success is that at an early age I discovered I was not God.

So replied Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. to a young reporter's question on the occasion of the renowned Supreme Court Justice's ninetieth birthday (1931). His quip evokes more theological truth than even he might have intended; for true success in this world is rooted first in the premise that God is in control … and I am not.

Wiersbe's study of 1 Samuel examines what truly made David a great success—being a follower "after [God's] own heart." (1 Sam. 13:14).

The amazing narrative of 1 Samuel powerfully presents to us the contrast between King Saul's tragic fall and David's life of victory. You will see how true success is defined by character, forged-even in the fires of failure—by a sincere, obedient, and abiding faith in the One True God. And as you follow this story of one man's rise to greatness, you will find yourself grappling with the same tough question: "How do I define greatness?"

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Product Details

• Title: Be Successful
• Author: Warren W. Wiersbe
• Series: Wiersbe's "Be" Series

About Warren Wiersbe

Dr. Warren Wiersbe has served as Writer-in-Residence at Cornerstone College in Grand Rapids, MI. He has pastored three churches, including Moody Church in Chicago. He also served as General Director and Bible teacher for Back to the Bible Broadcast.

Contents

Top Highlights

“so any enemy of Saul would be warmly welcomed in Gath” (Page 147)

“Whenever you step out by faith to fight the enemy, there’s always somebody around to discourage you, and often it begins in your own home.” (Page 93)

“The greatest judgment God can give us is to let us have our own way.” (Page 47)

“God calls people who are busy, not people looking for ways to avoid responsibility.” (Page 88)

“These two events prove that a person can have a remarkable religious experience and yet have no change in character.” (Page 107)

Product Details

• Title: Be Successful
• Author: Warren W. Wiersbe
• Series: Wiersbe’s “Be” Series
• Publisher: Cook Communications Ministries
• Print Publication Date: 2001
• Logos Release Date: 2006
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. O.T. 1 Samuel › Commentaries; Christian life › Biblical teaching
• Resource ID: LLS:BE_SUCCESS
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-04-13T14:52:54Z

About Warren W. Wiersbe

Warren W. Wiersbe (1929–2019) was an internationally known Bible teacher and pastor. He studied at Indiana University and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.

In 2002, Wiersbe was awarded the Jordon Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He was the former pastor of three churches, including The Moody Church.

For 10 years Wiersbe served as general director and Bible teacher for the Back to the Bible radio broadcast. He wrote more than 150 books, including the popular Old Testament "Be" Series and New Testament "Be" Series of expositional Bible studies, which has sold more than four million copies, and The Strategy of Satan.