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Leader Guide ESV, Unit 10, Session 1 © 2019 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., June 2022. Summary and Goal Hannah is a woman in a difficult position with no hope in sight. When she came…

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READ 1 Sam 14:24-46 Saul: a raging king wants credit for the victory crushes his allies under his lust for conquest hides his insecurities (15:17) under abuse of authority The wrath of man 24 Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, 25 lest you learn his ways and entangle…

1 Samuel 15 READ 1 Sam 15:1-9 What is the nature of Saul‘s sin? Saul has already accomplished the gross part of God‘s command. He has slaughtered most of the people of Amalek. He doesn’t seem to have a problem with that part of God‘s command, rather he has something and better in mind when it comes to…

When God Calls: Samuel Today I am starting a study for the next 4 weeks or so on God’s Call as we look at the lives of a number of significant Old Testament figures. I am going to begin with Samuel ben Elkanah, who became one of the most significant prophets in the transition between the Israelite system…

Do you remember the song we use to sing when we were kids? This Little Light of Mine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine let it shine let it shine. Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine. Gonna let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it sine. Let it shine…

Are you getting a wake up call?

PRAYER TO BEGIN [Read Scripture passage slides here - 1 Samuel 2:12-36 ] 1 Samuel Last week: Introduced to the book of First Samuel We learned about Samuel’s family Elkanah & Hannah - the father and mother of Samuel Annual sacrifice Samuel - a child left to serve at Shiloh with Eli. This week, we’re…

Samuel Goes To Bethlehem to Anoint David The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” And Samuel said,…

Who is your leader? The Israelites wanted to follow a human leader instead of God, and then later on King Saul put the opinions of the people over God's instruction. God needs to remain above us.

We often trust our own perceptions instead of God's. The way we see our lives, ourselves, and others are influenced by our own thoughts and those of other people. We need to turn our eyes to God and trust that He knows better, and we can ask Him to show us things the way they really are.

If we wait on the Lord, we can go through the fire without coming out smelling like smoke.

What drives you? Are you driven by a desire for success or are you driven by your relationship with God? [Apologies, this recording has some issues with the sound - it started off very quiet.]

Michael discusses how Hannah approached her situation with humility, and how she acknowledged her dependence on God. This is how one lives a faithful life.

A small act can have global and eternal implications. Hannah’s heart, and Samuel’s ministry are examples for us all.

Saul feared men more than God and that led him to disobedience. We need to trust God and follow His commands.

David wants to build an earthly house for God, but God instead promises a heavenly house for David and his descendents, including the Messiah.