7:14 The cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even to Gath; and Israel delivered their territory from the hand of the Philistines. This is the first time we've been told the Lord heard and answered the people of Israel. Number each section. The leaders of the city sent the Ark to another Philistine city, but the people in that city got sick too. September 18, 2020Noah and the Ark. The death of the High Priest and his sons. Nevertheless we go forward, for that's what a heart of service does. Eli was a very old man, was very heavy, and had judged Israel forty years. He did not heed the warning of God when he sent 2 messengers to him. 6:1 Now the ark of the LORD had been in the country of the Philistines seven months. Do you think the Philistines worshipped God in their temple? They built a new wagon, yoked two mother cows to it, put the ark on the cart and sent it down the road. If they really believed their gods were greater than the God of Israel, they should not have been worried. Jos 6: The Israelites fought the battle of Jericho carrying the Ark around the city.
December 11, 2021God Keeps His Promises. And in God's providence, He provided all that was required for the sacrifice. In this case, the Philistines are working without benefit of God's word and His Law, which was given to Israel alone. But she did not answer, nor did she regard it: Her grief was so great, it overcame her maternal joy at the birth of her son. But they didn't know how to treat the ark and some of the men looked into it and died. That's why only His box/bag had a prize in it. And when the people had come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, "Why has the LORD defeated us today before the Philistines? 6:8 "Take the ark of the LORD and place it on the cart; and put the articles of gold which you return to Him as a guilt offering in a box by its side. Everyone who sees it is too afraid to interrupt its journey. Certainly, this would be considered a great church service, and many would think Israel really trusted God. Here's further evidence that the hearts of the people, including the priests, remain far from God's word. I man of God (1 Sam 2:27-36). And the Ark stopped immediately before a large stone uncut by human hands. D. The two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God: Instead of trusting in the ark, they should have been more concerned that the ark was served and carried by priests who had forsaken the LORD.
We can see the how God make use of events to teach the Israelites and to call them back to him, like how a father chastise his children. Israel was right to be sad at the loss of life and the ark on that day. October 12, 2021People Rebel Against God. When the student completes the task, they get their shoe back and then, become It for the next student. The Israelites thought they could make God fight for them if they brought the Ark of the Covenant to the battle. Then, they decided to send someone to the Tabernacle church to bring the Ark of the Covenant out to the battlefield. During a battle against the Philistines, it was decided to carry the Ark into battle for good luck. He allowed them to have consequences for their actions. Especially from the book of Joshua. And another at the hand of the Lord, they are ready to listen it would seem. Now, Eli was 98 years old and his eyes were almost blind and he was not a thin man.
What has Israel done to warrant the return of their precious Ark? There might be a prize in the box or bag that they choose. August 28, 2021David's Psalm. Taught byStephen Armstrong. Read 1 Samuel 4:2-7:2 with your students, or read the following story as a summary. The Complete Illustrated Children's Bible – for telling the stories with beautiful artwork and Biblical accuracy.