Samuel’s farewell address: The end of the judges | 1 Samuel 12

In this episode of Words of Life, we study 1 Samuel 12 and Samuel’s farewell address to Israel.This chapter marks the end of the period of the judges and the beginning of Israel’s monarchy under Saul. Samuel stands before the people as prophet, judge, and faithful servant of God, reminding them of the Lord’s faithfulness, their history of rebellion, and the danger of turning aside after empty things.We discuss Samuel’s integrity, why Israel asked for a king, how Saul became king, the transition from judges to monarchy, the thunderstorm during the wheat harvest, and Samuel’s promise to keep praying for the people.Even with a king, Israel still needed to fear the Lord, serve Him faithfully, and remember the great things He had done.Join us for this Old Testament Bible study as we walk through 1 Samuel 12, Samuel’s final speech, and the end of the judges.