The Man of God Who Warned Eli. 1 Samuel 2:27–36. Before God raised up Samuel, He sent an unnamed prophet to deliver a final warning to Eli. This man of God stands as one of Scripture’s unsung heroes—an anonymous messenger who carried truth to power. He spoke judgment not from anger, but from faithfulness. His courage reminds us that when corruption festers in God’s house, He still raises up voices who will not stay silent.

Hophni & Phinehas — The Corrupt Sons of Eli. When spiritual authority turns into self-indulgence, faith collapses under hypocrisy. Hophni and Phinehas were born into priestly privilege yet desecrated every sacred trust. They stole from the altar and exploited those serving in the sanctuary. Their story is not just ancient scandal—it’s a timeless indictment of religion without reverence. The fall of Eli’s sons reminds us that holiness cannot be inherited; it must be guarded th

Sons of Belial — The Scandal of Hophni and Phinehas. The fall of Hophni and Phinehas reads like the obituary of a corrupt ministry. They wore priestly garments, spoke priestly words, and presided over holy sacrifices — yet their hearts were profane. The tragedy of Shiloh is not that pagans invaded the sanctuary but that the sanctuary became pagan from within. When worship turns self-serving, even sacred spaces rot.

Unity or Division? The Altar of Witness and the Fragility of God’s People. Unity among God’s people is both precious and precarious. From the earliest days of Israel, division has threatened to undo what God has established. In Joshua 22, after the conquest and division of the land, a misunderstanding nearly sparked a civil war between the tribes. At the center of the conflict stood an altar—built not for rebellion, but as a witness.

Phinehas: The Zealous Priest Who Stopped a Plague. Phinehas, grandson of Aaron, is remembered for bold action that turned back God’s anger and secured a lasting covenant of peace. His story highlights zeal for God’s holiness and the power of atonement.

Zimri & Cozbi: Defiance and Judgment at Peor. Zimri and Cozbi stand as a striking example of open rebellion against God’s covenant. Their public sin during Israel’s wilderness journey provoked a deadly plague and a swift act of judgment that restored God’s honor.

The Spearing of Zimri and Cozbi: Zeal for Holiness in a Time of Compromise. Numbers 25 tells one of the most shocking and decisive moments in Israel’s wilderness journey. While camped at Shittim near the Jordan, many Israelites joined Moabite and Midianite women in sexual immorality and idol worship. In open defiance, an Israelite leader named Zimri brought a Midianite princess, Cozbi, into his tent. God’s judgment was swift—stopped only by the zealous action of Phinehas.