Book of 1 Samuel · Sunday Morning Book Club

That Dagon Temple

It would be no surprise that placing the ark of God next to this pesky idol was not a good idea, but they did it anyway.  Only after God knocked this idol to the ground twice, breaking off his hands and head, leaving only a torso behind did they start to second guess their decision.  

Book of 1 Samuel · Sunday Morning Book Club

Always Seek Godly Council

The elders tried to bring the Lord into their mess by carrying the Ark of the Covenant to the battlefield.  What a great idea, they thought. God has been showing up regularly at the temple in the holiest of holies so let's bring the Ark here and God will work like a magic genie.