13. God is King (1 Samuel) 1 Samuel Last Judge in the history of Israel was Samuel 1 Samuel tells his life — change in Israel from theodicy to kingdom — (Saul, David) Elkanah and two wives — Peninnah and Hannah (barren) Yearly pilgrimage to sacrifice at Shiloh Prayer for a son (1:9b-17) — (Have I ever been this desperate?) Samuel was born — 1:26-28 — 2:1 Declaration that she will praise God with everything she has Why does she do this? Because of who God is and what He has done. 2:2-3 Praise God for who He is Joyful reaffirmation of the first commandment — no competition ≠ pantheon Rock: protection, security, strength, stability, refuge God is also just (v 3) He is the ultimate judge — will judge by what he knows to be true Will not be swayed by arrogance Will find out — not swayed by human achievements Wonderfully, radically God-centered life — God is in the center of her triangle 2:4-8a Praise God for what He has done In His grace/sovereignty, he blesses some/curse others — reverse fortunes Seven set of contrasts — (1) strong and weak, (2) full and hungry, (3) barren and fertile, (4) dead and alive, (5) sick and healthy, (6) poor and rich, and (7) humble and exalted (Not all sick, hungry people are wicked)
13. God is King (1 Samuel) 1 Samuel Last Judge in the history of Israel was Samuel 1 Samuel tells his life — change in Israel from theodicy to kingdom — (Saul, David) Elkanah and two wives — Peninnah and Hannah (barren) Yearly pilgrimage to sacrifice at Shiloh Prayer for a son (1:9b-17) — (Have I ever been this desperate?) Samuel was born — 1:26-28 — 2:1 Declaration that she will praise God with everything she has Why does she do this? Because of who God is and what He has done. 2:2-3 Praise God for who He is Joyful reaffirmation of the first commandment — no competition ≠ pantheon Rock: protection, security, strength, stability, refuge God is also just (v 3) He is the ultimate judge — will judge by what he knows to be true Will not be swayed by arrogance Will find out — not swayed by human achievements Wonderfully, radically God-centered life — God is in the center of her triangle 2:4-8a Praise God for what He has done In His grace/sovereignty, he blesses some/curse others — reverse fortunes Seven set of contrasts — (1) strong and weak, (2) full and hungry, (3) barren and fertile, (4) dead and alive, (5) sick and healthy, (6) poor and rich, and (7) humble and exalted (Not all sick, hungry people are wicked)
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