Desiring God's Own Heart: 1And 2 Samuel/1 Chronicles

The New Inductive Study

by Kay Arthur, David Arthur, Brad Bird

This invaluable study invites readers to discover the depths of God's grace and explore His provisions for their every need. Believers will be encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of His heart.

Genres: Nonfiction, Faith, Christian

120 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1997

About the author

Kay Lee Arthur was an American Christian author, Bible teacher, and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. Renowned for her accessible and inductive approach to Bible study, she helped millions engage deeply with Scripture. Arthur began her ministry informally, teaching teenagers in her living room alongside her second husband, Jack Arthur. Their work soon grew into a global outreach, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under the name Precept Ministries International. She hosted the daily Bible teaching program Precepts for Life and became a respected voice in evangelical circles. Arthur authored numerous books and was a four-time winner of the ECPA Christian Book Award for titles such as A Marriage Without Regrets and The New Inductive Study Bible. Her ministry was rooted in a personal reawakening to faith in the early 1960s, following a divorce and a return to religious life. She and Jack also served briefly as missionaries in Mexico before founding their ministry. Arthur remained active in public faith-based initiatives into her later years and was known for her firm stances on social issues. She passed away on 2025 leaving behind a lasting legacy in Christian education and publishing.

Reviews

[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my third time through this book, and I always learn something new about King David.

Though the Kay Arthur studies encourage you to dig for yourself, each chapter ends with helpful application. After week four (when Israel asked for a king), we are asked, "Do you gravitate toward solutions that display self-sufficiency, thereby setting up your own "kings?" Do you tend to seek friends, parents or a pastor to help solve problems before you seek God?"

From week six: "Throughout our study, we have seen David inquire of the Lord before taking action. Success always followed when David submitted to God's instructions. Failure was certain when he didn't. Even though God had hand-picked David to rule and lead his people, He would not compromise His own standard when David violated it. God is a just God, and the consequences for disobedience apply to ALL!"

A very helpful, thorough study of Israel's first kings.

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fabulous guide in this series! 1 Chronicled is a tough book to push through, so the insights and cross references were much appreciated

[Jan Walker · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good bible study. Intense daily work from Kay Arthur. I usually didn't do the study her way. But I got a lot out of 1 and 2 Samuel.