A — What is this passage about? This passage shows God's holiness displayed among both the Philistines and Israel. The Philistines acknowledge God's hand and return the Ark with fear, while Israel receives it with joy but without proper reverence, resulting in judgment. B — Best verse to summarize this passage "Why then do you harden your hearts as the Egyptians and Pharaoh hardened their hearts?" (1 Samuel 6:6) C — What are we called to do? We are called to revere God as holy, not treating Him as common or casual, but honoring Him with obedience, worship, and lives set apart for His glory.
