When we open today in 1 Samuel 6, the Israelites have lost the ark and are suffering without the presence of God. The Philistines have gained the ark but are suffering with the presence of God! Samuel is nowhere to be seen…yet.
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The Bible is a history book, but it is also a rich lesson plan for life.
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- It’s so easy to read about the Israelite’s repetitive mistakes throughout history and scoff at them for being obtuse.
- Yet wisdom or Solomon would tell us inEcclesiastes 1:9
What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.
There is nothing new under the sun. Mistakes made are repeated, and lessons learned are forgotten. History is our only hope to learn God’s principles without experiencing the consequences of sinning. We must try to learn from those who have gone before us…These bible stories are here for a reason and that is why Bible Book Club is so crucial.
If we do not know the mistakes that others have made in following God’s plan, how can we follow his lesson plan for life?
Scene 1: The Ark is Not a Keeper
Scene 2: Ark Handling 101: What to Do If the Ark Appears in Your Field
In Scene 3: Samuel to the Rescue
Scene 4: Samuels Leads the Way with Prayer and Repentance
In Scene 5: Round 2: The Philistines Don’t Stand a Chance
Scene 6: Samuel’s Career Summary
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The author of this article is Hayley Mowatt, producer of Bible Book Club.
