Aaron

Huge commentary on the celebrity pastor culture we see today. #tbs1sam

8.20 facinates me. In spite of a history of God being their champion, the ppl want a strong man, to be like everyone else #tbs1sam

Everyday Culturalsavage, I juat want an excuse to use this guy. That and some semblance of talent. http://pud.to/6F0 #pudding_to

.@deo_favente1 vs ppl calling to be a "real" nation despite Samuel leading them to God (and away from being like other nations) #tbs1sam

.@deo_favente1 So your thinking Samuel was the "leader", but the ppl rejected him? #tbs1sam

the story sets up Samuel as bringer of the Word of God, much like Moses brought it down the mt. Then ppl rebel and call for a king. #tbs1sam

.@deo_favente1 feels like writer is painting Samuel as the "Moses" of his time. Perhaps looking to fulfill the promise in Samuel? #tbs1sam

7.3-11 repaints ex 14, 17, 32. Isreal again finds the Lords constant help. #tbs1sam

uless: kizayfizabe: A moment of silence for Alex Trebek’s mustache… may it rest in peace I am disturbed by no shirt Alex. I’m pretty sure he’s probably one of those never nudes like Tobias.  No ‘stache Trebek just sorta creeps me out.  - http://culturalsavage.tumblr.com/post...

There is a distinct difference between disagreeing w/ a life choice (even based on genetic make up) & discrimination due to one's sex.

Photo: uless: No ‘stache Trebek just sorta creeps me out. http://culturalsavage.tumblr.com/post...

uless asked: That’s not actually the one I meant. I was talking about the one that was poking at... http://culturalsavage.tumblr.com/post...

epic4chan: -  画 - http://culturalsavage.tumblr.com/post...

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johnthelutheran: Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis (which I really must read at some point). hmm… - http://culturalsavage.tumblr.com/post...

Photo: johnthelutheran: hmm… http://culturalsavage.tumblr.com/post...

Woke up early, got some coffee, read books to my son (who get's up all early now!?!)... and now I want a nap.

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.@zugzwanged God begins to act as Judge himself since Eli has been judged. Defeats Isreals enemies, and brings the "glory" home #tbs1sam

.@zugzwanged Dagon seems to have been a national deity, chief in the pantheon at the time. He was valued for success in war #tbs1sam

.@zugzwanged even going as far as single handedly defeating israels enemies and getting tribute due a victor.

Dear brain and/or hands: please type better and be more awake. I have thoughts to get out. Thanks

.@deo_favente1 #tbs1sam which goes back to my thought that worship (right vs wrong) is an underlying theme in chp 1-7

.@deo_favente1 #tbs1sam so it is an extension of jug 21.25. also the righteous are being oppressed (which always leads to God's wrath)

.@deo_favente1What kind of offering was it? There is a precedent for the priest taking part before it's offered to God, isn't there #tbs1sam

priests are corrupt in their worship of YHWH, the prophet "comes" & calls for repentance/judgment. pattern continues through exile. #tbs1sam

The voice of the Lord interjects (vs30) where Eli's voice is ignored (vs 25). #tbs1sam

vs 12, 22, 26 give us a contrast between Sons of Eli (wicked), Eli (old and removed) & Samuel (growing in stature and favor) #tbs1sam

.@zugzwanged goes back to the Egypt/red sea image of the sing its self

.@zugzwanged this is the first time I've seen samuel as a picture of Christ, not just a John the baptist #tbs1sam