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Podcast: Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio
Episode: Sharathon 2023 - 1 Samuel 2:12-36: Hophni and Phinehas: Worthless Sons, Wretched Priests
Description: The Rev. Steven Theiss, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 2:12-36.This passage exposes the corruption and wickedness of Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas. The Bible describes them as “worthless men,” but they were also wretched priests. They used their position for personal gain and sullied their father’s reputation. Eli fails to dissuade them from their wickedness. God's judgment against them will not only affect their own fate but also the destiny of their entire family line.The...