Week 4 - Showdown with Dagon

The Philistines' capture of the Ark of God was a devastating blow to Israel, reflecting the deeper issue of the corrupt state of the priesthood. This failure highlights an important truth: there is a strong connection between holy living and national well-being, a lesson often overlooked today. The enemies of God’s people, like the Philistines, thrive when Israel is in a state of spiritual decline. When the soul is disconnected from God, the temptations of the flesh easily take control.