The Gospel Project Faith Talk - 1 Samuel 7
Sunday: May 25, 2025
Scripture: 1 Samuel 7
Scripture: 1 Samuel 7
Preschool
Main Idea: Freedom From the Philistines (1 Samuel 7)
Summary
Review Questions
- The Israelites wanted God to talk to them. Samuel told them, “Love God only and listen to Him. Then He will help you.” So, the Israelites prayed and obeyed.
- While the Israelites were praying, the Philistines decided to come and fight them. The Israelites were scared.
- Samuel prayed, and God heard him. As the Philistines came closer, God made a big thundering sound! God helped the Israelites win the battle. After the battle, Samuel set up a big rock to remind everyone how God helped them.
Review Questions
- How did God help His people win the battle against the Philistines?
- Why did Samuel set up a big rock after their victory?
Kids
Main Idea: Freedom From the Philistines (1 Samuel 7)
Summary
Review Questions
- The Israelites began to long for God. Samuel told them, “You must stop worshipping false gods.”
- Samuel prayed to God, and the people repented. Then the Philistines came to fight Israel.
- Samuel made a burnt offering and cried out to God. God confused the Philistines, and Israel won the battle.
- Then Samuel set up a large stone called an Ebenezer.
Review Questions
- What does it mean to repent?
- Why is God alone worthy of our worship?
Students
Main Idea: He names it Ebenezer (1 Samuel 7)
Summary
After the Ark's return, Samuel challenged the Israelites to get rid of their idols and truly commit to God, which they did by gathering at Mizpah to fast and confess their sins. When the Philistines attacked during this spiritual revival, Samuel prayed for Israel, and God responded with thunder that confused the Philistines, allowing Israel to defeat their enemies. Samuel then set up a memorial stone called "Ebenezer" (meaning "stone of help") to remember God's faithfulness, and he continued to judge Israel wisely for many years, traveling between cities to bring justice and guidance to the people.
Review Questions
After the Ark's return, Samuel challenged the Israelites to get rid of their idols and truly commit to God, which they did by gathering at Mizpah to fast and confess their sins. When the Philistines attacked during this spiritual revival, Samuel prayed for Israel, and God responded with thunder that confused the Philistines, allowing Israel to defeat their enemies. Samuel then set up a memorial stone called "Ebenezer" (meaning "stone of help") to remember God's faithfulness, and he continued to judge Israel wisely for many years, traveling between cities to bring justice and guidance to the people.
Review Questions
- What did Samuel ask the Israelites to do before gathering at Mizpah, and why was this an important first step in their revival?
- What was the significance of the "Ebenezer" stone that Samuel set up, and what does its name tell us about how the Israelites viewed God's role in their victory?
Adults
Main Idea: God Restores His People (1 Samuel 7)
Summary
After twenty years of Philistine domination, Samuel led Israel in spiritual reformation at Mizpah, where they fasted, poured out water symbolizing repentance, and confessed their idolatry. When the Philistines mobilized against this gathering, Samuel offered a sacrifice and interceded for Israel, prompting God to respond with thunderous intervention that routed the enemy and enabled Israel's decisive victory. Samuel commemorated this deliverance by erecting an "Ebenezer" stone, and subsequently served as Israel's circuit judge, administering justice throughout the land while maintaining a central altar to the Lord at his home in Ramah.
Review Questions
After twenty years of Philistine domination, Samuel led Israel in spiritual reformation at Mizpah, where they fasted, poured out water symbolizing repentance, and confessed their idolatry. When the Philistines mobilized against this gathering, Samuel offered a sacrifice and interceded for Israel, prompting God to respond with thunderous intervention that routed the enemy and enabled Israel's decisive victory. Samuel commemorated this deliverance by erecting an "Ebenezer" stone, and subsequently served as Israel's circuit judge, administering justice throughout the land while maintaining a central altar to the Lord at his home in Ramah.
Review Questions
- What can we learn from the way Samuel led the people through steps of repentance (fasting, pouring water, confession), and how might these steps help us in our own spiritual lives today?
- The story shows that Israel's return to God led to victory over their enemies. How do you see this connection between spiritual commitment and practical success working (or not working) in your own experience?
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