Day 110: 1 Samuel 28-31 and Psalms 18

Welcome to Episode 109. Today, we come to the closing chapters of 1 Samuel, covering chapters 28 through 31, and we’ll also spend time in Psalm 18. This is a turning point in Israel’s story—and in David’s life—marked by silence, fear, faith, loss, and ultimately, hope. We’ll witness the tragic end of Saul’s reign, the consequences of choices made apart from God, and the sobering cost of disobedience. At the same time, Psalm 18 lifts our eyes to the faithfulness of the Lord—the God who delivers, who strengthens, and who remains steadfast even when everything else falls apart. These chapters remind us that endings are often messy, painful, and unresolved—but God’s purposes are never finished. As one era closes, another is quietly being prepared. So let’s settle in as we walk through the final moments of 1 Samuel and listen to David’s song of deliverance in Psalm 18—reflecting on what it means to trust God in the darkest valleys and to praise Him for the victories He alone brings.