Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks & Southern Seminary
1 Samuel 2:12–3:21: On the Fat and Fatuous Priests and the Favored and Faithful Prophet (Bible Talk, Ep. 84)
Aug 9, 2023
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.
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- The faithful priest who will replace Eli and his descendants will do according to what is in the Lord's heart, hinting at the union of the priestly and kingly offices in one person.
- Samuel's faithfulness and responsiveness to the Lord's call set the stage for his role as a prophet and signal a new era of divine revelation.
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The Lord's rebuke and promise to Eli
The episode begins with a man of God bringing a message from the Lord to Eli, the high priest. The message reveals that the Lord will judge Eli's house due to the sin and corruption of his sons. The Lord declares that a faithful priest will be raised up to replace Eli and his descendants, and this priest will do according to what is in the Lord's heart and mind. This promise anticipates the future arrival of a faithful priest who will go in and out before the Lord's anointed, hinting at the union of the priestly and kingly offices in one person.
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