2018

Even though Eli and his family are God’s chosen priests, Eli’s two sons don’t live up to the name. 1 Samuel 2:27-36 (focusing on 27-33) 27 Now a man of God came

God’s programme to bring humanity back to himself, also known as redemption, involved an astonishing process of progressive revelation, ultimately expressed in the focussing of his radiant glory in his

Eli is an ambiguous character, but God rightly judges him and his sons for their sins – and ultimately sends Jesus so we might not die for our sin. 1

Big idea While God judges Israel’s leaders for serving themselves, he is raising up a faithful priest who will serve others forever.   Bible passage 1 Samuel 2:12-21   You

Sometimes in life things don’t go our way. Hannah’s story demonstrates to us how we can have joy when we might be disappointed. 1 Samuel 2:18-21 18 But Samuel was ministering before

My country has recently had a Royal Commission into abuse largely perpetrated by priests and other church leaders over many decades. 1 Samuel 2:12-17 12 Eli’s sons were scoundrels; they had

In Hannah’s prayer, we read “there is no Rock like our God”, pointing forward to Christ the Rock, the chief cornerstone of our faith. Intro Sentence: 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Then

Elkanah and Hannah’s lives and marriage were based on their trust in God. 1 Samuel 1:21-28 21 When her husband Elkanah went up with all his family to offer the annual sacrifice

What does it look like for us to live humbly before God? James 4:4-10 4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who

What is it that you do first thing in the day? Do you prioritise your day around some earthly task, or do you prioritise your day around your relationship with