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We begin our new series, God's People Blessed, on the precipice of a new era for Israel. God's people are about to ask for a new kind of leader. But first, as God has often done in the past, he orchestrates a miraculous birth through a heroine of faith, prayer and devotion.
Join us in this episode of Thread as we unravel the compelling story of Hannah and Samuel. We discuss Hannah's deep faith and unwavering prayerfulness in the face of adversity, explore Samuel's growth from a dedicated young boy under Eli's mentorship to a prominent spiritual leader, and discover the rise of spiritual leaders in Israel and the transformation from a period of spiritual void to faithful devotion.
We also delve into the significance of the Nazirite vow, the corruption of Eli's sons, and the Philistines' struggle with the Ark of God. We reflect on the themes of personal faith, divine calling, and the emergence of Samuel as a new kind of judge and prophet, setting the stage for the future kings of Israel.
Topics Discussed
* Hannah’s Story and Faith
* Hannah’s Prayer and the Nazarite Vow
* Samuel's Unique Calling and Dedication
* Hannah’s Prayer of Praise
* Corruption in the Priesthood
* Samuel’s Readiness and Obedience
* Yahweh’s First Revelation to Samuel
* Samuel’s Rise as a Prophet of Yahweh
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Learn more about Thread.
Dr. David Pocta
Hannah DeSouza
By Dr. David Pocta & Hannah Desouza5
4747 ratings
We begin our new series, God's People Blessed, on the precipice of a new era for Israel. God's people are about to ask for a new kind of leader. But first, as God has often done in the past, he orchestrates a miraculous birth through a heroine of faith, prayer and devotion.
Join us in this episode of Thread as we unravel the compelling story of Hannah and Samuel. We discuss Hannah's deep faith and unwavering prayerfulness in the face of adversity, explore Samuel's growth from a dedicated young boy under Eli's mentorship to a prominent spiritual leader, and discover the rise of spiritual leaders in Israel and the transformation from a period of spiritual void to faithful devotion.
We also delve into the significance of the Nazirite vow, the corruption of Eli's sons, and the Philistines' struggle with the Ark of God. We reflect on the themes of personal faith, divine calling, and the emergence of Samuel as a new kind of judge and prophet, setting the stage for the future kings of Israel.
Topics Discussed
* Hannah’s Story and Faith
* Hannah’s Prayer and the Nazarite Vow
* Samuel's Unique Calling and Dedication
* Hannah’s Prayer of Praise
* Corruption in the Priesthood
* Samuel’s Readiness and Obedience
* Yahweh’s First Revelation to Samuel
* Samuel’s Rise as a Prophet of Yahweh
Links:
Learn more about Thread.
Dr. David Pocta
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