The Gospel Project Faith Talk - 1 Samuel 3
Sunday: May 11, 2025 (updated)
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3
Preschool
Main Idea: Samuel Was Born and Called (1 Samuel 1-3)
Summary
Review Questions
- Hannah prayed for a baby. God answered Hannah’s prayer and gave her a baby boy named Samuel. When Samuel was older, Hannah took him to the tabernacle to serve God.
- Some time later, while Samuel was sleeping, God called Samuel’s name. Samuel thought Eli, the priest, was calling for him, but it was God! God spoke again, “Samuel!”
- Eli realized God was speaking, so he told Samuel to listen. Samuel said, “Speak, God. I’m listening.” Samuel grew up, and God was with him. Samuel became a special messenger for God in Israel.
Review Questions
- What did Hannah pray to God for?
- How did Hannah honor God when her prayer was answered?
Kids
Main Idea: Samuel Was Born and Called (1 Samuel 1-3)
Summary
Review Questions
- Hannah prayed and asked God for a baby. God answered Hannah’s prayer. He gave her a baby boy named Samuel. Samuel served God at the tabernacle.
- One night, God called Samuel while he slept. Samuel thought Eli the priest had called him.
- Eli realized God was speaking and told Samuel to say, “Speak, God. I’m listening.” Samuel was God’s prophet.
Review Questions
- What have you prayed to God about?
- How does God speak to us today? (See Hebrews 1:1-2)
Students
Main Idea: Remaining near to God helps us know His voice. (1 Samuel 3)
Summary
Hannah prays for a baby, and when her son Samuel is born, she keeps her promise to dedicate him to serve in God's temple under the priest Eli. In chapter 3, God speaks directly to young Samuel during the night, calling his name three times before Samuel understands it's God's voice, and then gives Samuel his first prophecy about the coming judgment on Eli's household, marking the beginning of Samuel's role as God's prophet.
Review Questions
Hannah prays for a baby, and when her son Samuel is born, she keeps her promise to dedicate him to serve in God's temple under the priest Eli. In chapter 3, God speaks directly to young Samuel during the night, calling his name three times before Samuel understands it's God's voice, and then gives Samuel his first prophecy about the coming judgment on Eli's household, marking the beginning of Samuel's role as God's prophet.
Review Questions
- How does God speak to us today? (See Hebrews 1:1-2)
- Read John 10:27. What does Jesus explain about hearing and responding to His voice?
Adults
Main Idea: God calls His people to obedience. (1 Samuel 3)
Summary
Hannah, barren and ridiculed by her rival, prays fervently for a son and vows to dedicate him to God's service, resulting in the birth of Samuel, whom she faithfully presents to serve under the priest, Eli. While Samuel grows in favor with both God and people, Eli's sons abuse their priestly office, prompting God to pronounce judgment against Eli's household for his failure to parent and teach them. In chapter 3, God calls to Samuel 3 times. Upon the third call, Samuel responds with, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” God then gives Samuel his first prophetic message.
Review Questions
Hannah, barren and ridiculed by her rival, prays fervently for a son and vows to dedicate him to God's service, resulting in the birth of Samuel, whom she faithfully presents to serve under the priest, Eli. While Samuel grows in favor with both God and people, Eli's sons abuse their priestly office, prompting God to pronounce judgment against Eli's household for his failure to parent and teach them. In chapter 3, God calls to Samuel 3 times. Upon the third call, Samuel responds with, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” God then gives Samuel his first prophetic message.
Review Questions
- Who is a mentor, or someone who has discipled you, who taught you how to hear from the Lord? What traits made them someone worth listening to that you could/should model in your own life?
- What sort of obstacles or distractions keep us from hearing God, and how can we remove them?
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