COMMENTS ON THE BOOK OF 1 SAMUEL - L.M. GRANT Jesus read from the scroll

Jesus read from the scroll of Isaiah the prophet

Anyone who would see this power exhibited in its glory and purity need only read this biography

It is the divine work of the Holy Spirit

in contrast to John's more extensive record of His words

COMMENTS ON THE BOOK OF 1 SAMUEL - L.M. GRANT Jesus read from the scrollThe prophetic office began with Samuel, who was raised up by God due to the failure of the priesthood under Eli and his sons. But Samuels faithful care for Israel was not appreciated, and they demanded a king. God allowed them their own way and gave them Saul, a type of the religious man, who walks according to the flesh. But God then raised up David, a man after His own heart and anointed him to be king. Davids victory over Goliath is a picture of