A — About This passage recounts the arrival of devastating news to Eli: Israel's defeat, the death of his sons, and the capture of the ark of God, culminating in Eli's death and the end of his judgeship. B — Best Verse "Then it happened, when he made mention of the ark of God, that Eli fell off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck was broken and he died…" (1 Samuel 4:18) C — Called to Do We are called to treat God with reverence, pursue holiness, and trust in Jesus Christ, our perfect High Priest, rather than relying on symbols, positions, or flawed human leadership.
