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God had called Samuel thrice, but he mistook it for Eli’s voice; now Eli guided him on how to respond.
The LORD came, stood there, and called him as before, and Samuel responded, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
This time, God visibly manifested Himself to Samuel and announced His plan to do something that makes ears tingle.
God would carry out his verdict against Eli and his family because Eli had allowed his sons to blaspheme God unrestrained.
God also vowed that the sins of Eli and his sons would never be forgiven by sacrifices or offerings.
By morning, Eli requested of Samuel everything God had said, and upon the report, Eli responded, “It is the LORD’s will; let him do what he thinks best.”
In Paul’s second letter to Timothy, Paul identified Timothy as his dear son and introduced himself as an Apostle of Christ Jesus, chosen and sent out by God’s will.
Paul acknowledged that in his regular intercession, he thanks God for Timothy, and longs to see him again
He reminded Timothy of his family heritage in the faith and believes the same faith continues strong in him.
Hence, Paul reminds Timothy to let the spiritual gift he received through the laying on of hands grow increasingly, as a small flame grows into a fire.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and sound mind.”
He further encouraged him not to be ashamed of telling people about Jesus or of him who is suffering and imprisoned for the Good News, and must be ready to suffer for the sake of the gospel
God loves us, called us, and he showed us his undeserved grace through Jesus
Timothy must hold on to the model of sound teaching and protect it with the help of the Holy Spirit
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