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Samuel, Kings & Chronicles And Work, Theology Of Work Project, Jill Baker, Brian Housman, Alice Matthews

Theology of Work Project

1. Introduction to Samuel, Kings and Chronicles
   • The historical background of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles
2. From Tribal Confederation to Monarchy: 1 Samuel
   • The perils of inherited authority (1 Samuel 1-3)
   • The perils of treating God like a good luck charm (1 Samuel 4)
   • The opportunities that arise from working faithfully (1 Samuel 5-7)
   • When children disappoint (1 Samuel 8:1-3)
   • The Israelites ask for a king (1 Samuel 8:4-22)
   • The Task of Choosing a King (1 Samuel 9-16)
   • David's rise to power (1 Samuel 17-30)
     • Abigail defuses a crisis between David and Nabal (1 Samuel 25)
3. The Golden Age of the Monarchy: …