1 SAMUEL Episodes

Is it better to be completely unfamiliar with God or too familiar with God? The philistines being unfamiliar with God is going to cost them, while Israel being too casual with the Lord is going to REALLY cost them.

Never. Give. Up. On. God. Even when the Lord allows himself to lose, He is up to something. The philistines are about to learn that even in defeat the Lord will get the victory and show up to prove who is the real God with power.

A historical and literary tragedy in Israel. But not just because the ark was taken and Israel was defeated, but because Israel misplaced their faith.

Do we have the humility to listen to God? Do we have the courage to speak for God?

ALWAYS. HONOR. THE LORD. It never goes wrong. In 1 Samuel 2 we see that Hannah's son did, and that Eli's son did not. Let's see how both of them fared.

Hannahs Burden. It is not so much about her burden of being barren, but her burden for the lack of leadership in Israel.