Jay Nickels overviews 1 Samuel, highlighting its theme of rejection: God rejecting the proud but exalting the humble. Focusing on Samuel, Saul, and David, Jay portrays Samuel as a priest, prophet, and judge, reflecting Christ; Saul as a failed king, contrasting Christ; and David as a shepherd-king, foreshadowing Christ’s humility and redemption. Despite human failures, God’s plan prevails.
