After the Devastation of the ark, the Tabernacle, and the priesthood of Eli, Israel repents. God has His victory over Dagon, the god of the Philistines and now Israel follows her victory at the battle of Ebenezer (1 Samuel 4:1–10). Samuel led a fairly steady life and spoke a … [Read more...] about #16 A Sad Story – OT Survey
Radical
In the 20th century, being radical meant pursuing your lusts uninterrupted with multiple strangers. In the 21st century, being radical means finding a girl you like, marrying her, and having some babies. And, if you're really radical, having some white babies. For the 20th … [Read more...] about Radical
#15 Arkeology – OT Survey
1 Samuel marks a transition in the covenant life of Israel from Judges to Kings. It also marks the fall of a great house. The House of Aaron, servants in the House of God. In 1 Samuel 4:1-2 Israel experiences a minor defeat at Aphek where 4,000 men die. Israel responds by … [Read more...] about #15 Arkeology – OT Survey
Pondering God’s Goodness in our Distress
First, read this hymn by Horatio Spafford, When peace, like a river, attends my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this … [Read more...] about Pondering God’s Goodness in our Distress
#14 The House of Man – OT Survey
Samuel is a book about small salvations that matter. It's about ordinary people being blessed with extraordinary grace. The first book of Samuel opens with an introduction to two men. Elkanah, the husband of Hannah, and Eli, a priest and the father of Hophni and Phinehas. Eli and … [Read more...] about #14 The House of Man – OT Survey