“Return to the Lord”

1 Samuel 6–7 shows that God’s holiness cannot be ignored, but it also shows that God is willing to restore his people when they truly return to him. These chapters move from Philistine panic, to Israel’s fear, to a real call for repentance and renewal. The message is clear: God is holy, God is powerful, and God will not be treated casually—but he is also merciful to those who turn back to him with their whole heart.Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of theDerrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association! Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.Because as Scripture declares:“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” — 2 Timothy 3:16So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!