• Chapter 15: A Friend of the Enemy
    Jul 25 2025

    Chapter 15 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 1 Samuel 27-29.

    A Friend of the Enemy - Desperate, David finds himself befriending the very people God has called him to destroy. Is this where our hero truly falls from grace?

    Today's opening prayer is inspired by Hebrews 12:2, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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    43 mins
  • Chapter 14: The King's Spear
    Jul 18 2025

    Chapter 14 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 1 Samuel 26.

    The King’s Spear - Once again, David stands over the sleeping body of Saul. David holds the king’s spear in his hand, able to end his life with his own weapon.

    Today's opening prayer is inspired by Joshua 1:9, Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

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    29 mins
  • Chapter 13: Abigail
    Jul 11 2025

    Chapter 13 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 1 Samuel 25.

    Abigail - David and his men find themselves nearly slaughtering the household of an arrogant man named Nabal. However, his beautiful and wise wife intercedes, and David finds himself drawn to her.

    Today's opening prayer is inspired by Galatians 1:10, For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn’t be a servant of Christ.

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    37 mins
  • Chapter 12: Slit His Throat
    Jul 4 2025

    Chapter 12 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 1 Samuel 24.

    Slit His Throat - In the dark caves of Engedi, David stands over the sleeping King Saul with a blade in his hand. The throne of Israel is only a swipe of a blade away.

    Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Corinthians 5:7, For we walk by faith, not by sight.

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    41 mins
  • Chapter 11: An Army of Outcasts - Part 2
    Jun 27 2025

    Chapter 11 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 1 Samuel 23:15-24.

    An Army of Outcasts - Part 2 - David and his small army of outcasts and vagabonds find themselves marching to the aid of a small city in peril. As they defend God’s people, God’s people turn on them. Being a hero does not always mean you are loved.

    Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 28:19, Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

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    38 mins
  • Chapter 10: An Army of Outcasts - Part 1
    Jun 20 2025

    Chapter 10 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 1 Samuel 22-23:14.

    An Army of Outcasts - Part 1 - David seeks safety deep in the wilderness. There, a band of vagabonds, misfits, and rejects endear themselves to him. David finds himself the captain of a rogue army that becomes the silent defenders of Israel.

    Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Timothy 1:7, For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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    57 mins
  • Chapter 09: David the Madman
    Jun 13 2025

    Chapter 09 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 1 Samuel 21.

    David the Madman - David’s exile out of Israel forces him to seek refuge in some precarious places. Is David beginning to lose his mind or simply trying to trick people into helping him?

    Today's opening prayer is inspired by John 14:16, I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever:

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    40 mins
  • Chapter 08: Exiled
    Jun 6 2025

    Chapter 08 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 1 Samuel 19-20.

    Exiled - Saul commits completely to his hatred, and seeks to kill David with his own hands. By the grace of God, David has the love of his wife and brother. However their love cannot protect him forever.

    Today's opening prayer is inspired by Hebrews 13:5, Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

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    51 mins