“Therefore Adonai the God of Israel says, ‘I did indeed say that your family and your father’s family would walk in my presence forever.’ But now Adonai says, ‘Forget it! I respect those who respect me, but those who despise me will meet with contempt.” -1 Samuel 2:30 Eli and his family are finished. The Lord […]

“Why do you show more honor to your sons than to me, making yourselves fat with the choicest parts of all the offerings of Israel my people?’” -1 Samuel 2:29 Today we confront a common problem believers struggle with… I’m talking about the issue of blind devotion to one’s family members just because they are […]

“A man of God came to ‘Eli and told him, ‘Here is what Adonai says: ‘Didn’t I reveal myself to your ancestor’s clan when they were in Egypt, serving as slaves in Pharaoh’s household?’” -1 Samuel 2:27 The day of reckoning for Eli had arrived. The ISH ELOHIM or “man of God” approached him and […]

 “The child Sh’mu’el kept growing and gaining favor both with Adonai and with people.” -1 Samuel 2:26 The immorality and horrific nature of Eli’s sons are brought to the fore all the more when contrasted with the purity of the child Sh’mu’el. Verse 26 tells us that as the young boy grew bigger and bigger, […]

Hophni and Pinchas were in BIG trouble. They were regularly ripping off God’s holy sacrifices. They were leading the people they were supposed to be serving into false doctrines and manmade traditions. And they were desecrating the ground that surrounded the Sanctuary by having sex with the female Levite workers there. Even Eli, the High […]