1 Samuel 3:1-4:1 – If the word of God is rare, that’s not a good thing. God speaking changes everything.

1 Samuel 2:11-36 – Israel’s in a dark place, and her religious leaders are making things worse.  Thankfully, God is still gracious, and He has a good priest to lead His people.

1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 – It’s not by strength that one prevails. And praise God this is the case! We’re helpless, but God is strong.