This week you meet the Philistines who were often at war with the Israelites. In the bloody process they all treat God’s presence (represented by the Ark of Covenant) like a magic box, and it doesn’t go well for anyone. In this message, Sarah talks about ancient warfare in the Old Testament and why we talk about it today. From the stories of 1 Samuel she asks: how do you deal with God, and does God have permission to deal with you?