1 Samuel 1-3 Lessons from the Text

Period of the Judges

The Lesson of Faith God answers prayer! Luke 18:1-8; Hebrews 4:16 1 Samuel 1:10-11, Hannah’s Faith: She went home and ate (10-11)

The Lesson of Faith Hannah’s Faith Continued: She “loaned” him to the Lord (21-28) 1 Samuel 1:10-11, Was this difficult to do? Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 We should raise our children with this attitude.

The Cause of the Righteous will be Defended by God Peninnah provoked her constantly. 1 Samuel 1:6-7 Psalm 23:5

We Should be thankful for answered prayers 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Luke 17:12-17

God will provide leaders for his people 1 Samuel 2:35 Leadership may come from unlikely places God provided Samuel. No one could see that coming! God has put you where you are to use you for good, if you will let Him!

Contrasting Character Hophni and PhinehasSamuel Took what belonged to others (2:12-14) Ministered before the Lord (2:17-18, 26; 3:1) Took what belonged to God (2:15-17) Mistreated fellow Israelites (2:22-25) They made themselves vile (3:13) They caused people to abhor the sacrifices to God (2:17) Faithfully spoke God’s Word (3:19-21) Submitted to Eli’s direction (2:18; 3:1) The people respected him (3:20)

Responsibility to lead cannot be shirked 1 Samuel 2:27-36; 3:11-14 Leadership is a grave responsibility Shirking it does not make it go away God can use you if you accept your responsibilities!

God’s Promised blessings are conditional 1 Samuel 2:30 Romans 11:22 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 Romans 6:1-7