Introduction
God’s first message to Samuel.
Questions
1. Why did the LORD say that Eli's house would be judged?
v 13 For I have told him that I will judge his house forever for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons brought a curse on themselves, and he didn’t restrain them.
2. What was Samuel’s first job in the morning?
v 15 Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the LORD’s house. ...
3. By the end of this chapter what extra role did Samuel have, besides being a priest?
v 20 ... Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 9 One night Samuel hears God calling him. Eventually Eli realises who is calling and tells him to say that he is listening
- v 10 to 14 God tells Samuel all that he will do to judge the house of Eli because of his sons' wickedness and his lack of control over them
- v 15 to 21 Eli makes Samuel tell him all that God said, and accepts what God is about to do