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אי־כבוד - And she named the child Ichabod, saying, “The glory has departed from Israel!” because the ark of God had been captured and because of her father-in-law and her husband. And she said, “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.” 1 SAMUEL 4:21–22

Today on the Almanac, we remember the Italian painter Caravaggio, who died on this day in 1610.

Pastor Killian Teaches On

חזון - Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord in the presence of Eli. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision. 1 SAMUEL 3:1

Today on the Almanac, we commemorate the conversion of Charles Edward Fuller, who came to saving faith on this day in 1917.

Jesus uses a lot of animal metaphors in order to instruct His disciples in how to interact with the world.

בעט - [God said to Eli,] "Why then do you scorn my sacrifices and my offerings that I commanded for my dwelling, and honor your sons above me by fattening yourselves on the choicest parts of every offering of my people Israel?" 1 SAMUEL 2:29

Today on the Almanac, we remember Ida B. Wells, who was born on this day in 1862.

Continuing on our baptism discussion, and the power of God's Word, through physical means, Katie and Gretchen walk through their catechisms and think about the common struggles with the doctrine of baptism.

A prophet rejected and a prophet beheaded.

בני בליעל - Now the sons of Eli were worthless men. They did not know the Lord. 1 SAMUEL 2:12

Today on the Almanac, we remember the capture of Jerusalem in the First Crusade, which happened on this day in 1099.