Apr. 24 chs. 8—10 Anointing
Apr. 19 1:1-5 In Moab 1:6-22 Return ch. 2 The kinsman Apr. 20 3:1—4:12 The kinsman 4:13-22 Recovery
1 Samuel
Key Words—The Carrying Out of the King's Rule
1. Eli as judge chs. 1—4 God's Judgment Apr. 21 1:1—2:26 Unfaithfulness Apr. 22 2:27—4:22 Unfaithfulness 2. Samuel as judge chs. 5—7 Deliverance Apr. 23 chs. 5—7 Prayer 3. Saul's reign chs. 8—15 The Loss of the Throne Apr. 24 chs. 8—10 Anointing Apr. 25 chs. 11—12 Authorization ch. 13 Rejection Apr. 26 chs. 14—15 Rejection 4. David's youth chs. 16—31 Preparation for Kingship Apr. 27 chs. 16—17 Chosen by God Apr. 28 chs. 18—20 Friendship Apr. 29 chs. 21—23 Exile Apr. 30 chs. 24—26 Magnanimity May 1 chs. 27—31 Disappointment
2 Samuel
Key Words—The Establishment of the King's Rule
1. David's reign chs. 1—24 Victory May 2 chs. 1—2 David and Ish-bosheth May 3 chs. 3—4 David and Ish-bosheth May 4 chs. 5—7 David in Jerusalem May 5 chs. 8—10 David's victory May 6 chs. 11—12 David's fall May 7 13:1—14:20 David being disciplined May 8 14:21—16:14 David being disciplined May 9 16:15—17:29 Death of Absalom May 10 18:1—19:8 Death of Absalom