Library
1 Samuel 3: Samuel Hears the Lord

“1 Samuel 3: Samuel Hears the Lord,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 92

“1 Samuel 3,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 92

1 Samuel 3

Samuel Hears the Lord

In 1 Samuel 2 we read that the Lord was displeased with Eli. The Lord told Eli that He would raise up another prophet. Chapter 3 tells about Samuel’s calling to replace Eli as priest and also to be a prophet to Israel.

As you read about what happened to Samuel, ask yourself the following questions: When and how might the Lord make His will known to me? How do I respond to the guidance and inspiration He gives?

Studying the Scriptures

Do activity A as you study 1 Samuel 3.

  1. The Calling of a New Prophet

    1. According to 1 Samuel 3:1, why did the Lord need to call a new prophet?

    2. What can we learn from Samuel’s example about how to respond when the Lord, through His servants, calls us to serve?