“Contrasts” (1 Samuel 2:12-36). Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were “worthless men” (2:12). And Eli was little better: gluttonous and corrupt, he was brave enough to scold his sons for their behavior, but not brave enough to do anything about it. He honored his sons above the Lord, and fattened his own belly without regard for God’s commands. So, God declares he will bring an end to Eli and his family, and that instead he will raise up a faithful priest who will do the job properly. Who will it be? Here enters the little boy who never should have been born…
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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.
Music by Daniel Reed
