Episode Context: In this episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we read 1 Samuel 1-5 as part of our daily journey through the Bible. Today’s reading highlights Hannah’s faithful vow, Samuel’s call from God, and Israel’s sobering lesson that religious symbols cannot replace obedience. This episode includes Scripture readings, pastoral commentary, a Verse of…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch.1-2 NLV; Ch. 3-4 ERV, Ch. 5 CEV Podcast Introduction This History Tuesday. We’ll begin the book of 1 Samuel by reading the first five chapters. And it’s the thirteenth of December, so we’ll have Christmas Question number 13 today, sent in by Lifespring! family…
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The chapter began with Hannah’s prayer when she brought Samuel to the temple. God had given Hannah the gift of a son. And I think that most people’s prayer would be something along the lines of, “Thank you, God, for giving me this boy.” But instead of focusing on the gift, Hannah is praising the…
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Today we begin the book of 1 Samuel. Now, while this is still in the history section of the OT, we are really making a transition from the time of the Judges to what will be the time of the Kings. First and Second Samuel are not written by Samuel, but 1 Samuel is primarily…
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