“The glory of Israel has gone into exile, because the ark of God has been captured.” -1 Samuel 4:22 Whether you realize it or not, Chapter 4 of 1st Samuel is a pivotal moment in Israel’s history. There are two reasons why. FIRST, in this chapter we witness the end of Israel’s priesthood as represented […]

Today we begin 1 Samuel Chapter 4. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James Version, click HERE. In your journey with the Lord, ever been called to do something? Only to find out later the outcome was beyond your wildest nightmares. This is the huge problem with a theology that teaches […]

“Sh’mu’el kept growing, Adonai was with him, and he let none of his words fall to the ground.  All Israel from Dan to Beer-Sheva became aware that Sh’mu’el had been confirmed as a prophet of Adonai.”-1 Samuel 3:19-20 So Samuel tells Eli the devastating news the Lord had revealed to him about the curse that […]

“Sh’mu’el lay there until morning; then he opened the doors of the house of Adonai. But Sh’mu’el was afraid to tell ‘Eli the vision.” -1 Samuel 3:15 After his encounter with the Lord… Samuel was lying on his bed as if he’d been knocked out. And who wouldn’t be after experiencing what Samuel went through? […]

 “Therefore I have sworn to the family of ‘Eli that the wickedness of ‘ Eli’s family will never be atoned for by any sacrifice or offering.” -1 Samuel 3:14 Today let’s settle a debate that’s been going on for literally centuries. I’m talking about the true definition of what it means to blaspheme the Holy […]