1 Samuel, 7

6. And they gathered together to Masphath: and they drew water, and poured it out before the Lord, and they fasted on that day, and they said there: We have sinned against the Lord. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Masphath.

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1 Samuel 7 narrates the recovery of the covenant ark by the Israelites and his subsequent victory over the Philistines, followed by Samuel's installation as Judge of Israel. The topics covered include repentance, consecration, prayer, divine intervention and leadership.

Psalm 51:17: "Sacrifices to God are the broken Spirit; to a broken and contrite heart thou shalt not despise, O God." This verse talks about the importance of repentance and humility before God, something the Israelites demonstrated in 1 Samuel 7 in recognizing their sins and turning to him.

1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all injustice." This verse emphasizes the importance of confession of sins to obtain divine forgiveness, something the Israelites did in 1 Samuel 7 by repenting and confessing their sins.

James 5:16: "Confess your blames for each other, and pray for each other, that you may be sore: the prayer made by a righteous can much in its effects." This verse talks about the power of prayer and intercession, something that Samuel demonstrated in 1 Samuel 7 by interceding the Israelites and seeking divine intervention in their favor.

Psalm 34:17: "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them, and delivers them from all their anguish." This verse emphasizes God's readiness in listening to the prayers of the righteous and responding to them with liberation and salvation, something the Israelites experienced in 1 Samuel 7 when God intervened in his favor.

1 Timothy 3:1-2: "This is a faithful word: if someone desires the episcopate, excellent work desires. It should therefore be impeccable." This verse talks about the importance of just and blameless leadership in the church, something Samuel exemplified in 1 Samuel 7 by serving as Judge of Israel and leading the people toward God.