2. Hannah Eli Eli’s sons Samuel The Ark A King Saul

3. HannahA Praying Mom

4. Hannah Eli A Praying Mom An Indulgent Dad

5. Hannah Eli Eli’s sons A Praying Mom An Indulgent Dad Worthless Servants (Devil’s) 1. Did not know God 2. Took giving by force

6. But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you… And many will follow their destructive ways…. By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words 2 Peter 2:1-3

7. Hannah Eli Eli’s sons A Praying Mom An Indulgent Dad Worthless Servants (Devil’s) 1. Did not know God 2. Took giving by force 3. Took advantage of people

8. Hannah Eli Eli’s sons Samuel A Praying Mom An Indulgent Dad Worthless Servants (Devil’s) Heard by God, Hears God 1. Grew up in bad environment 2. Ministered before Lord 2:18 3. Ministered to Lord 3:1 4. Ministered with Lord 3:19 5. Man of prayer

9. Hannah Eli Eli’s sons Samuel The Ark A King Saul A Praying Mom An Indulgent Dad Worthless Servants (Devil’s) Heard by God, Hears God God’s Presence Disregarded Rejecting God – getting 2 nd best “Desired” – what men want

11. Natural Potential Had a good family Handsome, tall Spiritual Potential Called by God10:1 Given a new heart 10:6,9 Spirit empowered 10:6 God with Him 10:7 God given helpers 10:26 Early success 11:6,11 Humble Saul’s Potential