Eli is the head priest for the nation of Israel, but his reflection in the world, his sons, show an awful pattern. This is a pattern that extends beyond his family to fundamental issues with all of humanity, which caused the downfall of so many in the Bible and even still today. When pride and using God to your own advantage cause you to lose everything, we probably won't find salvation in anything we do.
Questions This Week
Recommended Reading 1 Samuel 2:11-Chapter 7
Where have you used God’s name to advance your own agenda?
Read 1 Samuel 4:1-11. What do the son’s of Eli hope to accomplish by using the ark of God? What happens? What do you learn from this?
Read 1 Samuel 5:1-12. What happens in the temple of Dagon? What does this teach us about the Israelite’s God?
Read 1 Samuel 7:5-14. What happens when the Israelites return to God? What lesson do you learn?
Bible Study for Sundays Chapters3-6
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Board games, laughter, and cookies? Ditch the screens and join us for a family game night packed with fun and delicious snacks! Unplug and reconnect - game night awaits!
Even though Martin Stephan had many troubles in this life, and more than likely committed grievous sin, which caused his expulsion from the colony and the church, God nevertheless used him to achieve His purpose here on earth.
Christmas comes with so much pomp and circumstance. From the decorated homes to all the gatherings, there is so much extra at Christmas. But where Christmas really shines is in the quiet of the ordinary.
Jesus says the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. What exactly is the harvest, and what does it have to do with baseball?