2. “Lesson 27: Samuel, the Boy Prophet,” Primary 6: Old Testament, (1996),117

3. One of you will please go outside the classroom and knock at the door. One of you will please go outside the classroom and knock at the door. The other volunteer will let them back in. The other volunteer will let them back in.

4. Let’s read and discuss Revelation 3:20 Why did the artist paint the outside of the door without a doorknob? Why did the artist paint the outside of the door without a doorknob? Jesus is waiting to help us, but we must open the door ourselves to invite him in. Jesus is waiting to help us, but we must open the door ourselves to invite him in.

5. How can you let the Savior into your life? How can you let the Savior into your life? One way the Lord speaks to us is through his Holy Spirit. If we listen to the Holy Ghost, we can receive guidance from Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. One way the Lord speaks to us is through his Holy Spirit. If we listen to the Holy Ghost, we can receive guidance from Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

6. This lesson is about a young boy who heard the voice of the Lord, listened, and obeyed. This lesson is about a young boy who heard the voice of the Lord, listened, and obeyed.

7. Eli was one of the judges. He was also God’s priest. He took care of the tabernacle. He burned sacrifices for the people. Eli was one of the judges. He was also God’s priest. He took care of the tabernacle. He burned sacrifices for the people. After Joshua died, God chose new leaders for the Israelites. They were called judges. After Joshua died, God chose new leaders for the Israelites. They were called judges.

8. One day a woman named Hannah came to the tabernacle to pray. One day a woman named Hannah came to the tabernacle to pray. She was sad because she and her husband, Elkanah, had no children. She was sad because she and her husband, Elkanah, had no children.

9. Hannah asked God to let her have a baby boy. She promised to teach the baby to obey God. She would take him to the tabernacle to serve God. Hannah asked God to let her have a baby boy. She promised to teach the baby to obey God. She would take him to the tabernacle to serve God. Eli heard Hannah pray. He told her God would give her a baby boy. Hannah was happy. Eli heard Hannah pray. He told her God would give her a baby boy. Hannah was happy.

10. Hannah traveled every year with her husband, Elkanah, to the temple to offer sacrifices to the Lord. She had no children, and at the temple she wept and prayed fervently for a son. Hannah traveled every year with her husband, Elkanah, to the temple to offer sacrifices to the Lord. She had no children, and at the temple she wept and prayed fervently for a son. What promise did Hannah make to the Lord as she prayed? Let’s read 1 Samuel 1:11

11. When Hannah left the temple after praying for a child, how did Eli comfort her? Let’s read 1 Samuel 1:17–18 How did Hannah keep her promise to the Lord? Let’s read 1 Samuel 1:24–28 Why is it important to keep the promises we make? Why is it important to keep the promises we make?

12. God blessed her. She had a baby boy. They named him Samuel. Hannah took good care of Samuel. God blessed her. She had a baby boy. They named him Samuel. Hannah took good care of Samuel. One day Hannah took Samuel to Eli. She asked Eli to teach Samuel to do God’s work. Hannah left Samuel with Eli and went home. One day Hannah took Samuel to Eli. She asked Eli to teach Samuel to do God’s work. Hannah left Samuel with Eli and went home.

13. What did Hannah bring for Samuel when she and Elkanah came up to the temple every year? Let’s read 1 Samuel 2:19 How was Hannah blessed after taking Samuel to be raised in the temple to serve the Lord? Let’s read 1 Samuel 2:20–21

14. Samuel helped Eli do God’s work. Samuel learned to help others. Samuel helped Eli do God’s work. Samuel learned to help others. God was happy with him. The people who came to the tabernacle liked Samuel. God was happy with him. The people who came to the tabernacle liked Samuel.

15. One night Eli was in bed. One night Eli was in bed. Samuel was in bed in another room. Samuel heard someone call his name. Samuel was in bed in another room. Samuel heard someone call his name. Samuel thought Eli had called him. He ran to Eli. Eli said he had not called Samuel and told Samuel to lie down again. Samuel did. Samuel thought Eli had called him. He ran to Eli. Eli said he had not called Samuel and told Samuel to lie down again. Samuel did.

16. Samuel heard someone call his name three times. Each time he went to Eli. And each time Eli told Samuel to go back to bed. Samuel heard someone call his name three times. Each time he went to Eli. And each time Eli told Samuel to go back to bed. At last Eli told Samuel that God was calling him. Eli told Samuel to go to his room and to listen to God. At last Eli told Samuel that God was calling him. Eli told Samuel to go to his room and to listen to God.

17. Who spoke to Samuel in the night? Let’s read 1 Samuel 3:4 Whom did Samuel first think was calling him? Let’s read 1 Samuel 3:5–6, 8 How did Samuel learn it was the Lord calling? Let’s read 1 Samuel 3:8–9

18. How do we receive promptings from the Lord? Through the Holy Ghost, the scriptures, and the words of Church leaders. Through the Holy Ghost, the scriptures, and the words of Church leaders. Who helps us recognize what the Lord wants us to do? The Holy Ghost, our parents, teachers, and Church leaders. The Holy Ghost, our parents, teachers, and Church leaders.

19. Keep our thoughts and actions pure, keep the commandments, ask Heavenly Father to send the influence of the Holy Ghost, and take time to listen for the Spirit after we pray for guidance. Keep our thoughts and actions pure, keep the commandments, ask Heavenly Father to send the influence of the Holy Ghost, and take time to listen for the Spirit after we pray for guidance. How can we prepare ourselves to receive and understand the influence of the Holy Ghost?

20. I need 3 volunteers: –T–T–T–The boy Samuel in the temple –E–E–E–Eli –T–T–T–The voice of the Lord You will act out the account of Samuel hearing the voice of the Lord in 1 Samuel 3:1–10. Use only the words from the scriptures. Other children in the class could take turns reading the verses or directing the account. Enrichment Activity #3

21. God came to Samuel and spoke to him. God came to Samuel and spoke to him. Samuel grew up, and God blessed him. God chose Samuel to be the new prophet and judge. Samuel had the priesthood. Samuel grew up, and God blessed him. God chose Samuel to be the new prophet and judge. Samuel had the priesthood. All the people knew Samuel was a prophet of God. All the people knew Samuel was a prophet of God.

22. When the Lord has a message for the whole Church, how does he send it? Let’s read Amos 3:7 Why do you think the Lord spoke to Samuel, a child? Let’s read 1 Samuel 3:1

23. Elder Harold B. Lee explained that at this time “there was no prophet upon the earth through whom the Lord could reveal his will” (“But Arise and Stand upon Thy Feet”—And I Will Speak with Thee, Brigham Young University Speeches of the Year [7 Feb. 1956], p. 2). Elder Harold B. Lee explained that at this time “there was no prophet upon the earth through whom the Lord could reveal his will” (“But Arise and Stand upon Thy Feet”—And I Will Speak with Thee, Brigham Young University Speeches of the Year [7 Feb. 1956], p. 2). Because there was no other prophet, the Lord prepared Samuel from the beginning of his life to be His prophet. Because there was no other prophet, the Lord prepared Samuel from the beginning of his life to be His prophet.

24. – Mormon (see Mormon 1:2–5) – The Prophet Joseph Smith Which other prophets of God were called from boyhood? Which other prophets of God were called from boyhood?

25. This is a true story of when I heard and heeded the promptings of the Holy Ghost… Enrichment Activity #1

26. The following is a true story: A young boy was pedaling quickly, making deliveries on his bicycle. Suddenly he had a strong impression to stop. He immediately did so. Suddenly he had a strong impression to stop. He immediately did so. As he stood with his bike by the side of the road, a car at a crossroad just ahead ran the red light and went through the intersection where the boy would have been had he not obeyed this prompting. As he stood with his bike by the side of the road, a car at a crossroad just ahead ran the red light and went through the intersection where the boy would have been had he not obeyed this prompting.

27. Can you tell of a time when you or someone in your family received an impression from the Holy Ghost that guided, warned, or comforted? Can you tell of a time when you or someone in your family received an impression from the Holy Ghost that guided, warned, or comforted? We do not have to hear an actual voice; we may have a strong feeling about something. We do not have to hear an actual voice; we may have a strong feeling about something. When this happens, what should we do? When this happens, what should we do? Enrichment Activity #1

28. FROM GODNOT FROM GOD Enrichment Activity #2 When an impression or idea comes, how can we know it is from God? When an impression or idea comes, how can we know it is from God? To help us find some ideas, let’s read Moroni 7:13, 16–17 and Doctrine and Covenants 6:23; 9:8–9. To help us find some ideas, let’s read Moroni 7:13, 16–17 and Doctrine and Covenants 6:23; 9:8–9. I’ll write your ideas on the board. I’ll write your ideas on the board.

29. Through a still small voice, the Spirit speaks to me To guide me, to save me from the evil I may see. If I try to do what’s right, he will lead me thru the night, Direct me, protect me, and give my soul his light. Listen, listen. The Holy Ghost will whisper. Listen, listen to the still small voice. Words and music: Merrill Bradshaw, 1929–2000. © 1969 IRI Enrichment Activity #4

30. Let’s read the words to “Seek the Lord Early”. Let’s read the words to “Seek the Lord Early”. Enrichment Activity #5 I’ll seek the Lord early while in my youth, And he will help me to know the truth. I’ll search the scriptures and find him there, Then go to our Father in fervent prayer. I’ll seek the Lord early, and I’ll obey His living prophets in all they say. I’ll keep his commandments; his love will abound. I will seek the Lord early, and he will be found. I’ll seek the Lord early while in my youth, And he will help me to know the truth. I’ll search the scriptures and find him there, Then go to our Father in fervent prayer. I’ll seek the Lord early, and I’ll obey His living prophets in all they say. I’ll keep his commandments; his love will abound. I will seek the Lord early, and he will be found. Name the ways to seek the Lord mentioned in this song. Name the ways to seek the Lord mentioned in this song.

31. Enrichment Activity #5 As we do these things, we are inviting Jesus into our lives. As we do these things, we are inviting Jesus into our lives. Let’s sing this song again. Let’s sing this song again.

32. As we live righteously we may hear his voice through the power of the Holy Ghost. As we live righteously we may hear his voice through the power of the Holy Ghost. I have a testimony of feeling the Savior’s love and heeding the promptings of the Holy Spirit. I have a testimony of feeling the Savior’s love and heeding the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is our Savior and guide. Jesus Christ is our Savior and guide.

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