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Not By Might, A Study in 1 Samuel

The Journey of Trust

February 27, 2022 • Pastor Seth Amerine

This week we finish up our first of four studies this year in 1 Samuel with a look at 1 Samuel 4-7. Read the text with a special notice to the unhealthy relationship the Israelites have with the ark of the covenant. Consider what good things - even things of God that we can sometimes value more than God and depend on in place of God.

The Call to Trust

February 20, 2022 • Pastor Seth Amerine

This week we look at 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 and we examine what it means to honor God above all else. Read the text and compare Eli with Hannah - which did each honor more God or their child/children? Compare Samuel with Hophni and Phinehas. Who did they honor? And how? All the while consider the question, "Who or what do I honor more than God?"

The Reason to Trust

February 13, 2022 • Pastor Seth Amerine

This week we continue our study of 1 Samuel called "Not by Might". Here we examine Hannah's song in 1 Samuel 2:1-11 and consider the importance of being truly in awe of God and how that helps us to depend on the Lord and prevail in life. Consider reading the text and prayerfully finding ways to be in awe of God more often.

Choosing to Trust

February 6, 2022

This week we begin a new study on the first 7 chapters of 1 Samuel called "Not by Might". We will be examining what it looks like to depend on the Lord and actually prevail. Take some time to read 1 Samuel 1 and consider what it looks like for Hannah to "pour out her soul before the Lord" and notice her face was no longer sad before she knew what God's answer to her prayer would be. And finally, consider what she did with her son after God blessed her with him. How do these occurrences guide us in our own prayer life?