Ichabod, Samuel and Jesus

Ichabod, Samuel and Jesus 1 Samuel 4:19 – Eli’s daughter-in-law, the wife of Phineas, was pregnant and ready to give birth. When she heard the report about the capture of the Ark of God and that her father-in-law and husband were dead, she crouched down and gave birth, because her labor pains suddenly began. Verse

God Speaks to Samuel

God Speaks to Samuel 1 Samuel 3:11 – “Look,” the LORD told Samuel. “I’m about to do something in Israel that will make both ears of anyone who hears it tingle. 12 – I’ll fulfill every promise that I’ve spoken concerning Eli’s family, from beginning to end. Verse 13 – I’ve told him that I’m

A Rare Word

A Rare Word 1 Samuel 3:1 – Meanwhile the boy Samuel was serving the LORD before Eli. A word from the LORD was rare in those days, and visions were infrequent. 2 – At that time Eli, whose vision was growing dim, was lying down in his bedroom. Verse 3 – The lamp of God

Eli’s Sons and God’s Mercy

Eli’s Sons and God’s Mercy 1 Samuel 2:22 – Now Eli was very old, and he had heard everything that his sons were doing to the Israelis, and how they lay with the women who were serving regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 23 – “Why are you doing these things that

Constantly With Him

Constantly With Him 1 Samuel 2:19 – His mother would make a small robe for him, and she would bring it each year when she went up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice. 20 – Then Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife and say, “May the LORD give you descendants from this

God Watches the Heart

God Watches the Heart 1 Samuel 1:12 – As she continued praying to the LORD, Eli was watching her mouth. 13 – Now Hannah was speaking from her heart. Although her lips were moving, her voice was inaudible. Eli therefore thought she was drunk. 14 – So he said to her, “How often do you