Thy Strong Word From Kfuo Radio

The Rev. Kevin Parviz, pastor of Congregation Chai v’ Shalom in St. Louis, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 4:12-5:12. The Israelites went to battle against the Philistines and brought the Ark of the Covenant with them. In the skirmish, the ark was captured, and the sons of Eli died in battle. In this chapter, the news of the battle and the death of Hophni and Phinehas reaches Eli as well as Phinehas’ pregnant wife. God then continues to exercise his judgement against Eli’s family. Meanwhile, in Philistine country, where the Ark was taken, YHWH gets glory over the false god Dagon, and he punishes the Philistines with tumors. The Book of 1 Samuel beings with the unique birth of Samuel, the last judge of Israel. Soon, the people of Israel begin to press upon the aging prophet Samuel to anoint a king over them like the other nations. YHWH assures Samuel that the people are rejecting their God, not Samuel. He advises Samuel to give the people what they want. What follows is the rise and fa