Come Follow Me Readings: 1 Samuel 4-7; 11-12; 14

 

Come Follow Me Readings: 1 Samuel 4-7; 11-1; 14

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-sam/4?lang=eng

The Israelites are smitten and defeated by the Philistines, who also capture the ark of God—Eli’s sons are slain, Eli dies in an accident, and his daughter-in-law dies in childbirth.

Vs 21-22: If Eli's daughter-in-law died in childbirth, who is she that is speaking? Is it the adoptive mother of Ichabod? How awful for Israel to lose their leader and the Ark of the Covenant.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-sam/5?lang=eng

The Philistines place the ark in the house of Dagon, their god—The Philistines in Ashdod, then Gath, and then Ekron are plagued and slain because the ark is lodged with them.

Vs 11-12 They all wanted the ark of the covenant returned to its rightful owners. It was bringing a plague upon them. Those who weren't altogether smitten, were smitten with emorods, or hemorrhoids. Who wants that?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-sam/6?lang=eng

The Philistines send back the ark with an trespass offering—The Lord smites and slays the Israelites in Beth-shemesh who look into the ark.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-sam/7?lang=eng

Samuel exhorts Israel to forsake Ashtaroth and Baalim and serve the Lord—Israel fasts and seeks the Lord—The Philistines are subdued—Samuel judges Israel.

Vs 3 We need to return to the Lord with full purpose of heart and stop serving other Gods. He will continue to deliver us when we do. We need to pray for this for all the people of the earth.

Vs 5-6, 9-10 Samuel was a good leader: he gathered his people together; he prayed for them; he offered sacrifice on their behalf; he was a righteous judge and prophet; the people were blessed all his days.

Vs 8 The people trusted Samuel and knew that the Lord would hearken to Samuel.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-sam/11?lang=eng //

The Ammonites encamp against the Israelites of Jabesh-gilead—Saul rescues them and defeats the Ammonites—His kingship is renewed in Gilgal.

 Vs 12-15 Saul wanted to lead aright.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-sam/12?lang=eng

Samuel testifies of his own just dealings in Israel—He reproves the people for their ingratitude—He exhorts them to keep the commandments lest the Lord consume them and their king.

Vs 13-15 The Israelites will be blessed if the remember the Lord and serve Him.

Vs 22-25 We need to turn to the Lord continually, and we need to forgive and welcome back those who have strayed.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/1-sam/14?lang=eng

Jonathan smites the garrison of the Philistines—Saul instructs the people to eat no food until evening—Unaware of the oath, Jonathan eats, and Saul decrees his death—He is rescued by the people—Saul vexes his enemies on every hand.

 

 

 

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