Raiders of the Lost Ark: the Failure of False Forms of Worship

I. EXPOSITION FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING

Brief Overview of the First Samuel So Far

1. Hannah Prays for a Child, 1 Sam 1
2. Hannah Praises the LORD, 1 Sam 2
3. Hearing from the LORD, 1 Sam 3

Brief Outline of First Samuel 4

1. Disastrous Defeat of Israel, 1 Sam 4:1-11
2. Death of Eli, 1 Sam 4:12-18
3. Departed Glory, 1 Sam 4:19-22

II. EXHORTATION FOR OUR APPLICATION

Right Worship Concerning the Ark

1. conquering enemies in the wilderness
2. crossing the Jordan on dry ground
3. collapsing walls in Jericho
4. commanded worship in Shiloh

Raiders of the Lost Ark

1. fickle reflections from a film
2. foolish reaction to the Philistine defeat
3. failure of false forms of worship

Reverent Worship Foreshadowed by the Ark

1. presence of the LORD
2. provision of the LORD
3. power of the LORD