One of the best known stories of the Old Testament is not only about David and Goliath but also about the Lord and the Champion to come.
In response to King Saul’s second major error and his excuse, Samuel famously declared that to obey is better than sacrifice.
God is free to define Israel, to show mercy or wrath, and to add to Israel from the nations.
In the famous story of Daniel in the lions’ den, we learn about being blameless and see again that God reigns and rescues.
