This Sunday, as we continue our series in the book of 1st Samuel, we are going to be looking at a much longer section of scripture: chapters 5 through 7:2.  In this lengthy passage we see one narrative about God’s judgment on the Philistines who think they have defeated Israel and their God.  After all…

This Sunday, we are continuing our series in the book of 1st Samuel, now looking at chapter 4 verses 12-22.  In this passage we see God’s judgment on Israel as He has now been vacant from the heart of the people because of their choices.  It is symbolized by the Philistine capture of the ark…

This Sunday, we are continuing our series in the book of 1st Samuel looking at chapter 4 verses 1-11.  In this passage we see God’s discipline, the chastening of the Lord on Israel.  The focus here is taken off of Samuel and put on the nation and the sea peoples – the Philistines.  The lesson…

This Sunday, continuing our series in the book of 1st Samuel we now come to chapter 3.  In this passage we see an interesting transition from the first verse to the last; from the word of the Lord being rare or never; to the word of the Lord continuing to appear at Shiloh to Samuel. …