Dublin Bible Talks

Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely but one Samuel 30 give a hint at another way.

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What’s the point of Jesus’ trial under Pilate?

Every account of Jesus life includes Jesus’ trial in some detail have you ever stopped to wonder why?

In 1 Samuel 29 Jesus ancestor is under trial. Maybe they will give us a hint.

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Have you ever felt hopeless?

in 1 Samuel 28 we see true hopelessness. It's a hopelessness that is reality for many of our colleagues - whether they feel it or not.

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The Bible is deeply honest and utterly realistic. 1 Samuel 27 is messy and ambiguous, just like real life. And it points us in one direction

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“Have you ever had déjà vu?”

In 1 Samuel 26, David faces the same test he’s seen before — why does god think this needs to happen more than once?

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Ever been on a leadership training course?

I’m guessing the theme of this section of 1 Samuel has never been a title of a management module

“Vengeance belongs to the Lord”

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“If Jesus really is the king of everything, why doesn’t he fix things now?”

1 Samuel 24, helps as we David refuses a shortcut to glory.

And that points us both to Jesus and to living life as a Christian in a world that can be hostile.

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If living the Christian life is going to be difficult, how do we keep going?

Why don’t we lose heart?

Following the sufferings of David in 1 Sam 23 is a real help.

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The Bible is full of suffering… one of the most central phrases of the whole book is this, “the Christ must suffer“

1 Samuel 22 is the background we need to understand what it means to follow God’s suffering servant king.

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The final third of one Samuel is filled with pain. David’s pain running away fleeing for his life desperate. It’s an arrow pointing forward…

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How do you read the Old Testament?

This week we begin 1 Samuel 21, a part that Jesus himself speaks about in Luke 6 - and we get to see what David eating holy bread was really all about.

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Do you hate your parents?

That offensive question is one Jesus never asks - it’s something he requires!

The real Jesus is confronting.

But 1 Samuel 20 prepares us for that. It teaches us about being loyal to the king of God’s kingdom.

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Do you hate your parents?

That offensive question is one Jesus never asks - it’s something he requires!

The real Jesus is confronting.

But 1 Samuel 20 prepares us for that. It teaches us about being loyal to the king of God’s kingdom.

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What do you fear?

And how does fear work in a life of faith?

1 Samuel 20 addresses this issue.

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It’s a battle of wills!

2 minds. 2 opinions. Only on path.

Whose will is stronger is the question they will determine the victor.

But what happens if one of those wills is Gods?

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It’s a battle of wills!

2 minds. 2 opinions. Only on path.

Whose will is stronger is the question they will determine the victor.

But what happens if one of those wills is Gods?

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I'm not bothered!

Most people seem to be indifferent to Jesus... but 1 Samuel 18 suggests you can't have a foot in both camps with a king!

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Do you love me?

A big and beautiful question, but also confronting… What if the answer’s no?

It’s the question at the centre of 1 Samuel 18:1-16 - & the question at the centre of Christian faith.

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"We Won!"

...shout all the supporters as their champion scores the penalty.

Not one of them touched the ball, but they all share in the victory.

The final instalment of the account of David and Goliath

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Who owns the message that really saves?

David’s bold offer to fight Goliath isn’t youthful arrogance—it’s gospel-shaped confidence. In this passage, we see two very different ways of facing the enemy: Saul’s worldly armour, and David’s trust in God’s deliverance. As David declares, “Let no man’s heart fail… your servant will go and fight”, we hear echoes of a deeper gospel: Jesus stepping forward to fight for us. He sees the enemy. It's His fight. It's His gospel!

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In this talk from 1 Samuel 17:12–30, we’re taken away from the battlefield and into the quiet obedience of a forgotten son — the smallest, the youngest, the errand-boy. But in God’s hands, this overlooked shepherd is his chosen king. While Israel trembles at the sight of Goliath, David sees something else. And when David hears the Philistine’s taunts, everything begins to change.

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This talk kicks off a three-part look at the famous story of David and Goliath, but not in the usual underdog-vs-giant way.

Two armies staring each other down and a terrifying enemy standing in the middle. It’s a moment full of fear, failure, and silence, especially from Saul, the king Israel had asked for. But more than just an old battle story, this passage points us to deeper threats, our deeper need, and a singular hope for one who takes on what we cannot.

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In this passage, the rejected king Saul is tormented, while the newly anointed David enters his service—unknown, unnoticed, yet full of God’s Spirit.

This week the Dublin Bible Talks explores how God’s unseen purposes unfold through subtle reversals, showing that while appearances can deceive, God’s true king is recognised by the Spirit resting on him. It points forward to the greater King, Jesus, on whom the Spirit remained.

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What conclusion should we draw from the resurrection of Jesus?

This week after Easter we explore the clear message proclaimed by the earliest Christian witnesses: Jesus Christ was raised from the dead as proof that he will judge the world.

Drawing on Peter’s words to Cornelius (Acts 10) and Paul’s speech at the Areopagus (Acts 17), we uncover the significance of the resurrection through the lens of Old Testament expectations:

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If you’ve ever wondered how you can be sure of your relationship with God, this is the place to start.

In Romans 5:8–9 we discover the surprising timing of God’s love—while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Join us as we unpack two small words that carry life-changing truth: “while” and “now.”

Don’t miss it!

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We’re quick to condemn the brokenness of the world—but Romans 2 turns the spotlight on us. This week in the Dublin Bible Talks we uncover the shocking truth that our moral outrage often masks the very same sin in our own hearts. Paul dismantles our excuses with four truths about God that demonstrate no one is immune.

But in exposing the problem, God also points us to the only solution—a just, merciful Saviour who has dealt with sin fully, finally, and forever.

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What does it mean that God is Holy?

It means that Jesus had to die!

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In this episode, we dive into Isaiah 6 and explore the overwhelming holiness of God. Isaiah’s vision confronts us with the majesty and purity of the Lord, shaking our assumptions about ourselves and our sin. As we see Isaiah undone before God’s glory, we’re reminded that only God can cleanse… and the result is enthusiastic speaking of His message. This Easter, we reflect on how Christ’s sacrifice bridges the gap between our sinfulness and God’s...

What do you look for in a leader?

In one Samuel chapter 16 we find that God sees differently to how we see.

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What makes a great leader? We often judge by appearance—height, confidence, success. But in 1 Samuel 16, God reveals that He sees differently. While the people chose Saul, a leader who looked the part but failed to obey, God had set his heart on someone else—a king of his own choosing.

This passage doesn’t just point us to David, but to Jesus, God’s ultimate chosen King. Wi...

What does God want?

Surely doing religious things is going to impress him, turn things around or maybe pay him back.

The second half of one Samuel 15 shows us it doesn’t work this way.

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What does God really want from us?

Saul thought sacrifice would cover his disobedience, but 1 Samuel 15 exposes sin’s deception—blinding us to our own failure, shifting blame, and making excuses.

Saul’s downfall wasn’t just poor leadership; it was a rejection of God’s word. His failure reminds us that huma...

Forgetfulness of God is an awful thing, especially for the King of God's people... and making up for it with a rash oath. just digs deeper!

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In 1 Samuel 15, Saul’s failure to fully obey God’s command led to his downfall. His story forces us to confront the seriousness of sin, the reality of God’s judgment, and the danger of selective obedience.

While Saul’s mission was to carry out divine justice, the New Testament makes clear that final judgment belongs to Jesus alone. Until He returns, our role is not to b...

Forgetfulness of God is an awful thing, especially for the King of God's people... and making up for it with a rash oath. just digs deeper!

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Saul was the king the people asked for —but time and again, his leadership exposed his failures. In 1 Samuel 14, he makes a reckless oath, starving his own men, condemning his own son, and ultimately proving that his real battle wasn’t against the Philistines.

We might shake our heads at Saul’s foolishness, but aren’t we just like him? Forgetting God, trusting in ourselves, making u...

Leadership is a complex job. What qualities are essential?

And what about leadership of God's people?

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What makes a great leader? The world values decisiveness, strength, and strategy.

While Saul hesitates under a pomegranate tree, Jonathan climbs a rocky cliff. One trusts in numbers, the other in God. The result? Panic in the Philistine camp, a victory no man could claim, and a powerful glimpse of the kind of leader we truly need.

Join us as we unpack this dramatic account—and see how it ultimately points us...

Why does the New Testament use war as a metaphor for Christian life and mission?

The background must be the Old Testament - like what we find in 1 Samuel 11.

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Podcast Teaser – Saul the Fool: What Real Foolishness Looks Like

What if being a fool isn’t about a lack of smarts but something much deeper?

In 1 Samuel 13, Saul, Israel’s first king, makes a decision that seems completely reasonable—one that most of us would probably make too. But God calls it foolish. Why?

In this epi...

Why does the New Testament use war as a metaphor for Christian life and mission?

The background must be the Old Testament - like what we find in 1 Samuel 11.

Podcast Summary:

Life’s full of power struggles—whether it’s at work, in families, or even in church. But the biggest power clash of all? God’s Kingdom vs. human authority. In this episode, we dive into 1 Samuel 12, where Israel demands a king, rejecting God as their true ruler. Samuel lays it all out—he’s led with integrity, but the people still want a human...

Why does the New Testament use war as a metaphor for Christian life and mission?

The background must be the Old Testament - like what we find in 1 Samuel 11.

Podcast Summary:

War is a grim reality, but the Bible tells us the real battle isn’t fought with swords—it’s a spiritual fight, where truth, righteousness, and the gospel are our weapons. In 1 Samuel 11, Israel faces a crisis as the ruthless Nahash besieges Jabesh-Gilead, demanding their submission. The people panic, not turning to God or even their newly anointed king, Saul—because they had...

Christians often hope for next revival, or the success of the church planting strategy…

But what do we do when these things aren’t working as well as we hoped?

In 1 Samuel 10 we learn what should really sustain our Christian hope!

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Perspective matters!

And knowing what's really happening is the perspective that really matters.

1 Samuel 10 reveals something of what is really happening in the young man's search for his father's donkeys. The tall man whose name means "asked for".

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After God’s people reject Him, what will God do?

1 Samuel 9 is a restart of the book… it takes us to an unlikely scene - a young man looking for his father’s donkeys in the middle of nowhere..

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In this new year, have you got enough security?

It’s something we want from leaders… we want one who can secure a good future for us.

In 1 Samuel 8 a new section of the book begins… what kind of leader do Gods people need for their future?

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In a special Christmas Dublin Bible Talks, we look at how Luke begins his account of Jesus' life He records the story of two extraordinary births. Both of them bear a striking similarity to events over 1000 years beforehand... and the song Mary sings is remarkably similar to that of Hannah. What's happening

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