# May 9 (1 Samuel 1–2; Psalm 118; 1 Corinthians 12–13)

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Podcast: [Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/through-the-esv-bible-in-a-year-with-jackie-hill-perry-6726996)
Published: 2026-05-09T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.esv.org/1Samuel1–2;Psalm118;1Corinthians12–13/
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## Resource

A meditative reading of 1 Samuel, Psalm 118, and 1 Corinthians 12–13. The text explores the contrast between the faithfulness of Hannah and the corruption of Eli's lineage, framed by the enduring necessity of love.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The sovereignty of God is demonstrated through the reversal of fortunes, lifting the needy and humbling the mighty
- Practical takeaway: Spiritual gifts are diverse and functional, yet they are meaningless without the foundation of patient and kind love
- Failure mode: The corruption of Eli's sons serves as a warning against treating sacred offerings and divine responsibilities with contempt
- Main idea: True strength is found in the interdependence of the 'body,' where even the weakest members are indispensable
- Practical takeaway: Hannah's example shows that sincere, fervent prayer can lead to the fulfillment of deep personal petitions

## Topics

1 Samuel, Psalm 118, 1 Corinthians, Hannah, Samuel, Spiritual Gifts, Christian Love, Biblical Narrative

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Hannah's Petition: Hannah's fervent prayer for a son and her vow to dedicate him to the Lord.
- 4:30 — The Song of Hannah: A poetic reflection on God's power to humble the proud and exalt the lowly.
- 5:30 — The Corruption of Eli's House: The misconduct of Eli's sons and the divine judgment foretold by a man of God.
- 9:50 — Psalm 118: Trust in the Lord: A declaration of God's steadfast love and finding refuge in Him during distress.
- 11:10 — The Body of Christ: An examination of spiritual gifts and the unity of the church as a single body.
- 14:50 — The More Excellent Way: The supremacy of love over tongues, prophecy, and knowledge.

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