1. Samuel: Last of the Judges I. Samuel’s Early Years. A.Background (1 Sam. 1-4). Father: Elkanah (1:1). Wives: Peninnah & Hannah. 1.Hannah’s Prayer (1:11-2:11). 2.Eli’s wicked sons (2:12-35). 3.God speaks to him (3:1-10). 4.Prophecy fulfilled (4:1-18). CANAAN Shiloh Ramah Great Sea Life of Samuel

2. Samuel: Last of the Judges II. Samuel’s Adult Work. A.Declared God’s Word to Israel (1 Sam. 7:3-17). B.Israel Demands a King (I Sam. 8:1-10:24). C.Call to Israel as Witness (I Sam. 12:1-25). CANAAN Shiloh Bethel Mizpah Ramah Kirjath Jearim Great Sea Life of Samuel Gilgal

3. Samuel: Last of the Judges III. Samuel’s Final Years. A.Saul’s Unlawful Sacrifice (1 Sam. 13:8-14). B.Saul & the Amalekites (I Sam. 15:1-28). C.Anoints David (I Sam. 16:1-13). D.Final Events (I Sam. 19:20; 25:1; 28:15-19). CANAAN Ramah Great Sea Life of Samuel Gilgal Bethlehem

4. Lessons From Samuel’s Life Dedication to the Lord Faithfulness to God’s Word Prayerful Concern for Others Courage to Expose Sin