​Called (1 Samuel 3:1-21)

I. Intro
Big Idea: God still calls people.
II. Rare
A. Israel’s devotion mostly consisted of religious pretense. 1 Samuel 3:1
B. Samuel wanted to be close to God. 1 Samuel 3:2-3
III. Called
A. Samuel didn’t recognize God’s voice. 1 Samuel 3:4-8a
B. Eli was a good mentor. 1 Samuel 3:8b-9
IV. Speak
A. Samuel was willing to hear from God. 1 Samuel 3:10
B. God’s Word can be hard to hear. 1 Samuel 3:11-14
V. Revealed
​A. God’s Word can be hard to speak. 1 Samuel 3:15-18
B. Obedience causes us to grow in faith. 1 Samuel 3:19-21

​The Next Step
§ Why is 1 Samuel 3:1-21 a challenging account for both kids and adults?
§ In what ways was life for the people of God during the time of the Judges like our own?
§ Why do think Samuel failed to recognize God’s voice at first?
§ What does the interaction between Eli and Samuel in this passage tell us about their relationship?
§ Have you ever sensed God calling you? If so, how?
§ Why do you think it was so hard for Samuel to tell Eli what God said to him?
§ What’s somethings that make it difficult to tell others the gospel?
§ Why is it important to tell people the gospel even if it can be hard?
§ How has obeying God helped you to grow in faith?
§ How is God calling you to respond to 1 Samuel 3:1-21?

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