1. Choosing Faith in Uncertain Times

What do you do when the future feels unstable or unclear? In this first lesson, we step into a pivotal moment in Israel’s story when fear led God’s people to demand a king instead of trusting the One who had always led them. Through 1 Samuel 8, this teaching exposes a struggle we all face—the temptation to take control when life feels uncertain. As you follow along, you’ll be challenged to examine where you’re placing your trust and encouraged to rest in the goodness and sovereignty of God. This session sets the foundation for the entire series by calling you to choose faith over fear and to trust God with the future you cannot see.