#elkanah

21 The man Elkanah and all his house went up to offer to the Lord the yearly sacrifice and to pay his vow. 22 But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, “As soon as the child is weaned, I will bring him, so that he may appear in the presence of the Lord and dwell there forever.” 23 Elkanah her husband said to her, “Do what seems best to you; wait until you have weaned him; only, may…

Time did not permit the writer of Hebrews to tell of his final examples of faith, but for you and me today—even concerning those as famous as the names listed in Hebrews’ Hall of Faith—taking time to remember is fruitful. Hebrews11 #HallofFaith #Samuel

Having chosen only one of Israel’s kings—though Solomon, Hezekiah, and Josiah were all faithful royals—the writer now turned to the prophets, who represented God to the people. But there was one prophet in particular who stood out among the rest, the prophet who guided the Bronze Age heterarchy of tribes into the Iron Age United Kingdom under one king. Humble Faith And what more should I…

Samuel: Lessons From a Remarkable Child – Dedication

The birth of Samuel is evidence that God answers prayers. Hannah was unable to give children to her husband, so she went to God in prayer, asking him to give her a son. Hannah prayed for a son for a long time. Her rival, Peninnah had “sons and daughters” (1 Samuel 1:4), a clear indication that her struggle to conceive lasted several years. Although Hannah’s prayers went unanswered for many years,…

Don’t Taunt People: Devotion for Sunday May 31, 2020

MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL

Devotion for Sunday May 31, 2020

Topic: Don’t Taunt People                             

Text: 1 Samuel 1:1 – 8                             

“If the devotions of a family prevail not to put an end to its divisions, yet let not the divisions put a stop to the devotions”so says Matthew Henry. Despite the hatred between Hannah and Peninnah in the…