1Samuel 1-3
An Overview of Chapter 1
A man named Elkanah had two wives, Peninnah who had children, and Hannah who had no children. Peninnah would harass Hannah, but Elkanah would give her more and loved her more. Each year they would go to the temple to offer sacrifices and Hannah cried out to God vowing that if He gave her a son she would dedicate him to the Lord.
The Lord heard her prayer and she had a son whom she named Samuel. When he was weaned she took him to Eli the priest and offered sacrifices for him.
An Overview of Chapter 2
Hannah prays a prayer of praise to the Lord. In her prayer she rejoices in her salvation, says there is no one like the Lord, calls Him a God of knowledge, a God who brings death and resurrection, shatters those who contend with Him, and will one day strengthen and exalt His anointed king. Following this prayer she gave her son to serve Eli the priest. Each year his mom would bring him a new outfit to wear. Hannah was blessed by God and had five other children.
The priests sons were worthless unbelievers who were robbing the people and making it so that they did not want to bring sacrifices. In addition they were having sex with the women who came to the temple to worship (equivalent to modern day sex scandals). Eli knew about this and did nothing about it.
A prophet of God came to Eli and delivered a message from God. Basically God had decided to punish Eli and his sons. Eli’s sons will be killed and someone else will take their place.
An Overview of Chapter 3
One evening Samuel heard a voice calling him and he thought it was Eli, but it was the Lord. This happened several times and finally Eli explained that it was the Lord and he told Samuel how to answer. Samuel did as he was instructed and the Lord stood before him and spoke. The Lord told Samuel that Eli and his sons sin could not be atoned for. Samuel was afraid to tell Eli what he was told, but Eli convinced him to tell. From that time on everyone knew Samuel was a prophet.
Reflection
Do you use the blessing God has given you to harass those who have not been blessed? When you are distressed do you pour out your soul to the Lord in prayer? Do you make accusations without knowing all the facts? Can it be said of you or your children that they are growing in stature and favor both with the Lord and with men? Do you fear sharing the truth of God with those who are in opposition with God?
For Further Study
Sheol: Genesis 44:31, Numbers 16:30, Deuteronomy 32:22, Psalm 9:17, Psalm 49:15, Proverbs 7:27, Proverbs 15:24, Luke 16:19-31.
A man named Elkanah had two wives, Peninnah who had children, and Hannah who had no children. Peninnah would harass Hannah, but Elkanah would give her more and loved her more. Each year they would go to the temple to offer sacrifices and Hannah cried out to God vowing that if He gave her a son she would dedicate him to the Lord.
The Lord heard her prayer and she had a son whom she named Samuel. When he was weaned she took him to Eli the priest and offered sacrifices for him.
An Overview of Chapter 2
Hannah prays a prayer of praise to the Lord. In her prayer she rejoices in her salvation, says there is no one like the Lord, calls Him a God of knowledge, a God who brings death and resurrection, shatters those who contend with Him, and will one day strengthen and exalt His anointed king. Following this prayer she gave her son to serve Eli the priest. Each year his mom would bring him a new outfit to wear. Hannah was blessed by God and had five other children.
The priests sons were worthless unbelievers who were robbing the people and making it so that they did not want to bring sacrifices. In addition they were having sex with the women who came to the temple to worship (equivalent to modern day sex scandals). Eli knew about this and did nothing about it.
A prophet of God came to Eli and delivered a message from God. Basically God had decided to punish Eli and his sons. Eli’s sons will be killed and someone else will take their place.
An Overview of Chapter 3
One evening Samuel heard a voice calling him and he thought it was Eli, but it was the Lord. This happened several times and finally Eli explained that it was the Lord and he told Samuel how to answer. Samuel did as he was instructed and the Lord stood before him and spoke. The Lord told Samuel that Eli and his sons sin could not be atoned for. Samuel was afraid to tell Eli what he was told, but Eli convinced him to tell. From that time on everyone knew Samuel was a prophet.
Reflection
Do you use the blessing God has given you to harass those who have not been blessed? When you are distressed do you pour out your soul to the Lord in prayer? Do you make accusations without knowing all the facts? Can it be said of you or your children that they are growing in stature and favor both with the Lord and with men? Do you fear sharing the truth of God with those who are in opposition with God?
For Further Study
Sheol: Genesis 44:31, Numbers 16:30, Deuteronomy 32:22, Psalm 9:17, Psalm 49:15, Proverbs 7:27, Proverbs 15:24, Luke 16:19-31.
posted by Shaun Sells | 10:08 AM
3 Comments:
Pastor, do you know some good scriptures for when I want to react suddently but I know that I should be patient? And when I'm patient and someone is being harsh towards me and calling me different names... it makes me feel pretty low-is that normal, or should I stand and fight and tell them a thing or two?
1Corinthians 4:12 - when reviled return a blessing instead.
1Peter 2:23 - remember that when Jesus was harassed he did not return the harassment.
1Peter 4:14 - remember that if you are being spoken of poorly because you are a believer that it is a blessing, and proof that the Spirit of God is on your life.
Thank you!
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