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1 Samuel 16:1-13 — Universal (classic)

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1 Samuel 16:1-13 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, the text presses one question: will we trust God’s Word and live it?

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1 Samuel 16:1-13

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1 Samuel 16:1-13 — Roman Catholic (pastoral)

1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 137, God’s mercy is not a moment; it is a life we learn through prayer and love.

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1 Samuel 16:1-13 — Charismatic (pastoral)

1 Samuel 16:1-13 81:1, 10-16 invites a living faith—God still speaks comfort and courage—today, not someday.

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1 Samuel 16:1-13 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)

1 Samuel 16:1-13 12:49-56 is inconvenient on purpose—God interrupts comfort to liberate the oppressed—today, not someday.

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1 Samuel 16:1-13 — Roman Catholic (pastoral)

1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 137, God’s mercy is not a moment; it is a life we learn through prayer and love.

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1 Samuel 16:1-13 — Charismatic (pastoral)

1 Samuel 16:1-13 81:1, 10-16 invites a living faith—God still speaks comfort and courage—today, not someday.

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1 Samuel 16:1-13 — Progressive/Social Justice (edgy)

1 Samuel 16:1-13 12:49-56 is inconvenient on purpose—God interrupts comfort to liberate the oppressed—today, not someday.

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1 Samuel 16:1-13 — Missional (edgy)

1 Samuel 16:1-13 91:1-6, 14-16 refuses a private gospel; the kingdom always leaks into public life—today, not someday.

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1 Samuel 16:1-13 — Arminian/Wesleyan (pastoral)

1 Samuel 16:1-13 1:1, 10-20 invites a next step: repentance today, obedience tomorrow, love always—today, not someday.

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