1 Samuel 10:23-27 1 Samuel 11 When we step out in faith to do God’s will, He will always come through.
1 Samuel 12
God has always been faithful to us, even when we’ve been unfaithful to Him. 2 Timothy 2:13 God has always been faithful to us, even when we’ve been unfaithful to Him.
The People Demand a King 1 Samuel 7:15-8:3 Parents: You are called to be Godly people and examples for your children. People: You are called to be Godly people and examples for everyone. 1 Samuel 8:4-9:27 If we believe Jesus is Lord, He should have the final word and be our ultimate authority.
1 Samuel 3:1-3 1 Samuel 3:4-10 1 Samuel 3:7 Only a personal encounter with Jesus will let us truly know him.
1 Samuel 3:11-18 What is your response to God’s warnings? Our response to God’s warnings should be brokenness and repentance. Psalm 51:17 Isaiah 57:15 Luke 18:9-14 (reference)
Our response to God’s warnings should be brokenness and repentance. 1 Samuel 3:19-21
Intimacy with God should be normal, not occasional. James 4:8 John 7:37-38
First Title: Samuel’s Godliness Contrasts Eli and Sons
1 Samuel 2:11-17 1 Samuel 2:11 1 Samuel 2:18-36
It is to our benefit to receive correction & discipline. Proverbs 15:32 Proverbs 15:33a (maybe) Correction & discipline is easier to dish out than it is to receive. Hebrews 12:11 We have to make sure our hearts are right. Matthew 7:1-5 We need to lovingly speak the truth, even when it’s hard to do. Ephesians 4:15-16