God, the Invincible

Published: Jan. 30, 2022, 4:45 p.m.

A Sunday Sermon edition of Wilderness Wanderings!\xa0 The text is 1 Samuel 5 from the New International Version of the Bible.\xa0 Dive In discussion questions are below for further reflection!

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  1. Have you ever tried to use God as one does a Genie in a bottle?
  1. What happens in Dagon\u2019s temple?
  1. What do the Philistines learn about Israel\u2019s God? How is this good news for us?
  1. How does the ark of God in Philistine territory point towards Jesus?
  1. In what ways do we try to manipulate God when we pray?
  1. What is the antidote to our attempts at manipulation?