This episode is a solo overview of 1 Samuel, designed to help small group leaders understand where the book fits in the Bible and why it matters. Richard walks through the major movement of the book, from Hannah and Samuel to Saul’s decline and David’s rise, while highlighting how 1 Samuel points forward to God’s true king.In this episode, Richard explains how 1 Samuel connects the era of the judges to the monarchy, why Hannah’s prayer in chapter 2 is so important, and how Samuel’s ministry of prayer and teaching shapes the rest of the book. He also shows how the book raises the big question of kingship and ultimately points to Jesus as the Messiah and King.