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1. Paul’s Background and Early Life Heritage and Upbringing: Born around 5–10 AD in Tarsus (modern-day Turkey), Paul was originally named Saul. He was of Jewish heritage, from the tribe of Benjamin, and had Roman citizenship—a rare privilege that would later aid his ministry. Education in Jewish Law: Raised in…

A long time ago, the Israelites were at war with the Philistines, one of their greatest enemies. The Philistines had a powerful warrior named Goliath. Goliath wasn’t just any soldier—he was a giant! He was over 9 feet tall, wore heavy armor, and carried a huge spear. His shield was…

Eli was a priest and judge in Israel, serving God at the temple in Shiloh. He was a wise leader who guided the people, but his story also teaches us about the importance of obeying God in every part of life, especially when it comes to family. Eli was responsible…

Jonathan was the son of King Saul, Israel’s first king, and was known for his bravery, loyalty, and deep friendship with David. Even though Jonathan was a prince and the rightful heir to Saul’s throne, his life shows us what true friendship, courage, and faithfulness look like. Jonathan was a…

Once there was a woman named Hannah who lived in Israel with her husband, Elkanah. Hannah wanted something more than anything else in the world—a child. But sadly, she could not have children, and this made her very sad. Each year, Hannah and her husband traveled to the temple in…

David’s story begins when God told the prophet Samuel to go to Bethlehem and anoint a new king to replace Saul. Samuel was sent to the house of a man named Jesse, who had many sons. When Samuel saw the oldest son, he thought, “This must be the one!” But…

Long ago, the Israelites asked for a king to lead them, just like the other nations. Though it made God and His prophet Samuel sad, God agreed and gave them a king. His name was Saul. Saul was a tall and handsome man from the tribe of Benjamin. He was…

Once upon a time, there was a woman named Hannah who desperately wanted a child. She prayed to God with all her heart, promising that if He gave her a son, she would dedicate him to the Lord’s service. God heard her prayer and gave her a baby boy, whom…