1 Samuel 2:12–3:21: On the Fat and Fatuous Priests and the Favored and Faithful Prophet (Bible Talk, Ep. 84)

The podcast discusses the contrast between the unfaithful priests and the faithful prophet in 1 Samuel. They explore the theme of reversals of fortune and the reliance on God for exaltation. The hosts also compare the stories of Samuel and Jesus, highlighting parallels and intentional references. They analyze the actions of the worthless priests and divine judgment upon them. The chapter also explores the union of the office of king and priest in the Old Testament and the chaos in Israel as Eli's sons are rejected.