3. Details
Eli’s sons were worthless – 2:12 and 2:22
He did not restrain them – 2:29 Deuteronomy 21:18-21
Samuel served before Eli – 3:1
Samuel slept close to the Ark- Eli slept in bed – 3:2-3
God calls Samuel - 3:4-9
Samuel responds in humility - 3:10
God judges Eli because of his sons – 3:11-14
Eli enjoins the fearful Samuel to tell all – 3:15
Eli accepts God’s judgment – 3:18
Samuel grows in favor with God and man – 3:19-20
4. What does Samuel Teach Us?
Honor your parents
Draw near to God – James 4:8
Listen to God
Through His Word - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
By Jesus’ example - Hebrews 1:1-2
By the Apostle’s example - 1 Thessalonians 1:6
By believer’s examples - 2 Corinthians 3:2
Through nature as God’s creation - Romans 1:20