Are there sacred objects? Do you have a mechanistic faith? Do you treat God like a vending machine? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 1 Samuel 4:1-11 encourages us to fear God and enjoy his presence.

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Passages: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

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