The Rise of Samuel_Daily

About this episode

This episode introduces Samuel and explores his role in guiding Israel during a time of darkness.

In this Bible Story, Samuel is introduced. He was attentive to the voice of God, served the Lord and his people selflessly, and was chosen by God to guide Israel in a period of darkness and uncertainty. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 1-3. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 2:30 from the King James Version. Episode 75: In the time of the judges, there was a man named Elkanah. Elkanah had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah, and each year he would take his family up to Shiloh to worship the Lord. Peninnah would ridicule Hannah because she was barren. So Hannah prayed to God at Shiloh and asked Him for a son. She promised that she would dedicate her son to Him for all his life if He should give her but this one request. As we will find out, God is not one to turn away a person whose heart is sincerely turned toward Him. Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is…

People in this episode

Host: Jack Graham

Topics covered

• Bible story
• Samuel
• faith
• prayer
• guidance
• Israel
• spirituality

Keywords

• Samuel
• Hannah
• Elkanah
• prayer
• Bible story
• guidance
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BibleinaYear.com, Pray.com

Books & works: 1 Samuel, King James Version

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