In 1 Samuel 3, we see that when the word of the Lord is rare, God raises servants who listen humbly and speak faithfully.
In 1 Samuel 2:27–36, God warns that those who despise his holiness will face judgment, yet he mercifully preserves his saving purposes by raising up a faithful priest in Jesus Christ.
In 1 Samuel 2:11-26, the failure of Israel’s priests and the quiet faithfulness of Samuel reveal both the depth of human corruption and God’s gracious provision in Jesus Christ.
In 1 Samuel 2:1-10, we see that true joy isn’t found in changed circumstances, but in the unchanging God who overturns human assumptions and reigns through his anointed King, Jesus Christ.
When suffering makes us question if God cares, 1 Samuel 1:3-28 reminds us that he sees our pain, he hears the cries of our soul, and he remembers us according to his steadfast love and faithfulness.
In the introduction to 1 Samuel, we see that God often does his greatest work where we least expect it - in places of obscurity, weakness, and waiting.
The shepherds in the Christmas story show us that when we truly seek Christ and believe in him, we cannot help but make him known with joy and thanksgiving.
Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace who makes peace with God, rules our hearts by his peace, and will one day bring peace to all creation.
Jesus is the Everlasting Father who came to give us life, light, and love, and to make us children of God through his redeeming grace.
The Baby of Bethlehem is the Mighty God who came to rescue sinners - Creator of all, Sustainer of all, Redeemer of all who believe.