Bad Boys of the Tabernacle...but Samuel 1 Samuel 2:11-3:1 The Bad Boys of the Tabernacle… but Samuel (1 Sam. 2:12-3:1) I. Liturgical sins of Eli’s sons….but Samuel (2:11–21) I. Liturgical sins of Eli’s sons….but Samuel (2:12–21) II. Moral sins of Eli’s sons….but Samuel (2:22–26) III. Prophecy of Judgment against Eli and his sons….but Samuel (2:27–3:1) Questions We’ll Address • What is the center of biblical theology? • Why does ‘good but weak’ miss the mark in fathering? • What can happen to someone if they continue to resist the LORD? • What two strategies can we use to fight sin? The Peace Offering • The fat portions were to be given to God. • The breast and the right thigh (the choicest II. Moral sins of Eli’s sons….but Samuel (2:22–26) parts of an animal) were to be given to the priests as a wave offering and a contribution. • The worshipper was allowed to take the remaining parts of the offering for boiling to share with family members. (Lev. 7:28-36; Lev. 10:14-15; Num. 18:18) The Center of Biblical Theology The glory of God in salvation through judgment III. Prophecy of Judgment against Eli and his sons….but Samuel (2:27–3:1) Outline of verses 27-36 • Rehearsal of grace (vs. 27-28) • Accusation of wrong (vs. 29) • Announcement of judgement (vs. 30-36) 1 Aaron Eleazar Ithamar Phinehas Abihu Nadab ? 1 Eli Phinehas Hophni Ahitub (1 Sam. 14:3) 2Ahimelech +84 Abiathar (1 Sam. 22:20) Aaron’s Descendants Descendants Aaron’s Zadok 3 (1 Kings 2:27) (1 Kings 2:35) Questions: 1) What was the most meaningful truth in the sermon? 2) Evaluate the idea that the center of biblical theology is this idea, “The glory of God in salvation through judgment “ 3) I mentioned two ways to fight sin. Do you remember them and what they entailed? 4) Have you learned to look for God to work in quiet ways, or are you always needing to see him in the dramatic or the noisy? 5) ‘Someone may remain so firm in his rebellion that God will con- firm him in it.’ Do you think there is enough preaching on the urgency of repentance? 6) How is Christ exalted in this story? 2 .