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BIBLE TIME KIDS · EP73 · ENGLISH

Was God Defeated When the Ark Was Taken?

Israel treated the ark like a battle charm and still lost. God cannot be contained or controlled by a sacred object, yet he helps people who repent and return to him.

1 Samuel 4–724 pagesGrades 4–6
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BIBLE TIME KIDS · EP73

MEET THE CHARACTERS

BIBLICAL CHARACTERS

  • SamuelThe prophet who calls Israel to turn back to God
  • The PhilistinesPeople who seize the ark as a trophy and are overcome with fear
  • Israel's EldersLeaders who treat the ark like an object that guarantees victory
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1 Samuel 4–7

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  1. Remember

    Memory quiz: Why did the Israelites carry the ark into battle?

  2. Talk Together

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  3. Try It This Week

    Name one way your family has received help and record it as an “Ebenezer gratitude” memory.