“Ichabod—The Glory Has Departed”

1 Samuel 4:1-22 - Jerry Scheumann

The capture of the ark of the covenant is one of the great tragedies of Israel's history up to this point, and this gives us two warnings of the dangers of dishonoring God. This ought to compel you to cling to the grace of Christ and walk in a way that honors God.

“Those Who Honor Me I Will Honor; Those Who Despise Me Shall Be Lightly Esteemed”

1 Samuel 2:12-36 - Jerry Scheumann

As the worship of God is greatly corrupted among the people of God in the time of Eli the priest, we see a principe for how God acts both in judgment and grace: those who honor Him, He will honor, but those who despise Him, He shall lightly esteem.