Samuel: The Prophet of Transition

by John G. Butler

Publisher:

LBC Publications

, 1997

Overview

Butler's study of Samuel shows a man who was "a tower of spiritual strength, steadfast in his loyalty to God, and a great example and encouragement for all the saints of God." Butler examines Samuel in the following chapters:

• Conceived in Prayer
• Consecrated to God
• Called of God
• Crusade Against Philistia
• Change of Government
• Choosing a King
• Coronation of Saul
• Cancelling Saul's Kingdom
• Condemning Saul Again
• Commissioning of David
• Counseling in Death

Product Details

• Title: Samuel: The Prophet of Transition
• Author: John G. Butler
• Series: Bible Biography Series
• Publisher: LBC Publications
• Publication Date: 1997
• Pages: 243

About John G. Butler

John G. Butler, originally from Iowa, has been a Baptist minister for over fifty years and a pastor for over thirty-five years with pastorates in Clinton, Iowa; Williamsburg, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; and Chicago, Illinois. Having attended Tennessee Temple University and graduated from Cedarville University, he also authored the 27-volume Bible Biography Series, a 10-volume Study of the Savior series about Jesus Christ, and the 4-volume Butler's Daily Bible Reading set, a unique daily devotional focusing on expository Bible study. He is also a veteran of the United States Navy.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Poor rulers do not bring happiness to a land but cause mourning” (Page 204)

“Samuel had a very noble beginning, for he was a product of his mother’s prayers.” (Page 9)

“‘every man did that which was right in his own eyes’ (Judges 21:25)” (Page 10)

“But if Hannah could be such a valiant person of faith and pray down a child like Samuel during those times, it surely says that the times must not be used as an excuse for a poor performance on our part. It makes no difference if all the world departs from God, we do not have to depart from God. One can always live for God. We may think that living for God is impossible at times, but there are too many illustrations in the Scripture like Hannah which tell us we can live a godly life even in the most wicked of times.” (Page 12)

“This is evident in four statements—she ‘wept sore’ (v. 10), ‘vowed a vow’ (v. 11), ‘spake in her heart’ (v. 13), and ‘poured out my soul before the Lord’ (v. 15).” (Page 17)

Product Details

• Title: Samuel: The Prophet of Transition
• Author: John G. Butler
• Series: Bible Biography Series
• Volume: Number Fourteen
• Publisher: LBC Publications
• Print Publication Date: 1997
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Samuel (Biblical judge); Bible. O.T. 1 Samuel › Criticism, interpretation, etc
• ISBNs: 9781889773148, 188977314, 188977314X
• Resource ID: LLS:BBS14SAMUEL
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T16:36:06Z

About John G. Butler

John Butler was Baptist ministry for over fifty years. He attended both Tennessee Temple University and Cedarville University. Originally from Iowa, Butler served as a pastor for over 35 years with congregations in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. He is a veteran of the United States Navy.

Butler authored several series including the Bible Biography Series, the Study of the Savior series, Butler’s Daily Bible Reading set, and the Analytical Bible Expositor series.