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WEEK 10
TOPIC:EXAMPLE OF ELI, SAMUEL AND ASA (THEME 4: PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY)
CONTENT:
- The irresponsible behaviour of Eli’s sons and Samuel 1 Samuel 2: 12-25; 8: 1-9.
- God’s pronouncement of judgment on Eli and his sons, 1 Samuel 2; 27-36; 3: 1-18.
- The fulfilment of god’s judgment on Eli and his family. 1 Samuel 4: 10-22.
- Example of- Asa-
(i) Asa the king pleased god. 1 king 15: 9-15.
(ii)King Jehoshaphat followed his father’s way of life 1 kings 22: 41-44
Sub Topic 1: THE IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR OF ELI’S SONS AND SAMUEL: 1SAMUEL 2: 12-25; 8: 1-9.
Hophni and Phinehas were two brothers – sons of Eli the Priest in Shiloh– whom God punished for their contempt, immorality and lack of repentance.
His sons were assistant Priests who helped him with the work of God. Hophni and Phinehas did so many evil in the sight of God with hardened heart.
Normally, they were entitled to fat, the breast and shoulder of any animal that was sacrificed to the Lord; but they forcefully requested for raw meat or thrust their large forks into the boiling pots of cooked meat for sacrifice. At other times, they would sleep with women right there in the temple.
The sons of Samuel, Joel and Abijah, succeeded their Father as judges. In spite of their father’s good and past records, these men were corrupt judges. i.e. they took bribe and prevented justice. This was unacceptable for the Israelites; They therefore demanded for a king.
Sub-Topic 2: GOD’S PRONOUNCEMENT OF JUDGMENT ON ELI AND HIS SONS
1 SAMUEL 2; 27-36; 3: 1-18.
God in his infinite mercy sent a message of doom to Eli through Samuel – the son of Hannah. He was dedicated to the Lord and thereby lived in the temple and served alongside Eli’s sons. Eli replied Samuel “it is the Lord; let Him do what seemeth Him good”.
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