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Intro: I have always thought it is important for us to occasionally examine the lives of various characters in the Bible.
They are revealed to us for a reason.
Today we will look at one of the longer-lived servants, but only the extremes of his life are known in detail – Samuel.
I) Background
His mother, Hannah, wanted a son and was unable – – yet she maintained her trust in God – vs.18
She prayed and vowed to dedicate him to God’s service – v.11 – beyond the normal first-born – , – which tells us that true satisfaction is not in getting something, but in serving others (God)
She brought him to the temple after weaning him – vs.19-28 – and was given five more children – 2:20-21
II) Samuel as a boy – servant
Did not resent or rebel against his mother’s vow –
Was faithful as a child to God and Eli – 2:18, 26
He responded to the prophetic call with respect, despite the strange circumstances – 3:2-9 – and withheld nothing from Eli – vs.15-18
God was with Samuel, where He had not been with Eli – 3:1, 19-21
III) Samuel in his prime – judge
Surprisingly, less is known of this time of his life than the rest, most of what we know comes from inference
Had the confidence of the people – 7:3-6 – and he taught them to repent and serve only God –12:23-24
Kept peace with Israel’s enemies through God’s help – 7:7‑14
Highly respected as a judge – 7:15-17
IV) Samuel as old man – prophet and priest
People reject God by rejecting his counsel – 8:4-20
Prophet to Saul:
i. appoints him as king – 10:23-26
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rebukes him for assuming priest’s duty – 13:8-14
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rebukes him for disobedience – 15:13-31, 35
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kills Agag – 15:32-33
Prophet to David:
i. appoints him as king – 16:6-13
Concl: We can learn several lessons from the life of Samuel: putting God first – – respect for elders – – lifetime of faith – – bravery in face of death – – and leadership by example – .
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