Hannah prayed desperately for a son, and when God gave her Samuel, she kept her promise to dedicate his life to the Lord. Young Samuel grew up living in the tabernacle, serving under the old priest Eli. During a time when people rarely heard from God, a voice called to Samuel in the middle of the night. After confusing God's voice for Eli's three times, Samuel finally learned how to answer: 'Speak, for Your servant is listening.' This lesson teaches children that God does not just speak to famous adults or important leaders; He speaks to young people who have a heart willing to listen.
What You'll Teach
- ✓ Samuel lived in the tabernacle because of his mother Hannah's faithful promise.
- ✓ During this time, the word of the LORD was rare.
- ✓ Samuel did not yet know the LORD's voice, so he confused it with Eli's.
- ✓ Eli wisely instructed Samuel on how to answer God.
- ✓ God gave Samuel a difficult message, showing that God trusts young people with important truth.