“The lamp of God had not yet gone out; and Sh’mu’el had lain down to sleep in the sanctuary of Adonai, where the ark of God was.” -1 Samuel 3:3 So verse 3 tells us that Samuel went to sleep in the sanctuary where the Ark was. However, the original Hebrew says Samuel was sleeping […]

“The child Sh’mu’el continued ministering to Adonai under ‘Eli’s direction. Now, in those days Adonai rarely spoke, and visions were few. Once, during that period, ‘Eli had gone to bed — his eyes had begun to grow dim, so that it was hard for him to see.”-1 Samuel 3:1-2 Chapter 3 kicks things off by […]

Today we begin 1 Samuel Chapter 3. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James Version, click HERE. I’m half-Japanese on my father’s side… Because of this blood connection, ever since my teenage years I’ve had a lot of exposure to Japanese culture… This included attending my fair share of Japanese and […]

“I will raise up for myself a faithful cohen who will do what I want and what I intend. I will make his family faithful, and he will serve in the presence of my anointed one forever.” -1 Samuel 2:35 We’re in the midst of discussing who the Lord was referring to when He said […]

“I will raise up for myself a faithful cohen who will do what I want and what I intend. I will make his family faithful, and he will serve in the presence of my anointed one forever.”-1 Samuel 2:35 Ever had a bad day when you experienced a series of disasters one after another? Like […]