Class 1: Eli the Pliable

The class examines Eli, the high priest and judge, focusing on his character and contrasts with Samuel. It highlights Eli's lack of envy and priestly pretensions, but also his weakness of will and irresolute nature, leading to his sons' moral failures and national harm.

Passages: 1 Samuel 3:1-18, 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 1 Samuel 4:1-11