God and the Ark 1 Samuel 4:1 – What Samuel had to say was directed to all Israel, and Israel went out to engage the Philistines in battle. The Israelis were camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines were camped at Aphek. 2 – The Philistines deployed their forces to meet Israel, and as the battleContinue reading “God and the Ark”
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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’mContinue reading “God Speaks to Samuel”
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 GodContinue reading “A Rare Word”
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 thatContinue reading “Eli’s Sons and God’s Mercy”
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 thisContinue reading “Constantly With Him”
Where two are gathered 