Lesson Thirteen Samuel, Eli, and Sons; The Fourth Commandment

Timeline of the New TestamentYear Creation (Adam and Eve) Noah Job?2000 BCAbraham 1850 BCJoseph 1500 BCMoses 1100 BCSamuel 1000 BC 500 BC 6-4 BCJesus is born

Points to Note What were Elkanah’s wives names? Which one did not have any children? Why did Elkanah give Hannah a double portion of meat for sacrifices?

Points to Note What were Elkanah’s wives names? Peninnah and Hannah Which one did not have any children? Why did Elkanah give Hannah a double portion of meat for sacrifices?

Points to Note What were Elkanah’s wives names? Peninnah and Hannah Which one did not have any children? Hannah Why did Elkanah give Hannah a double portion of meat for sacrifices?

Points to Note What were Elkanah’s wives names? Peninnah and Hannah Which one did not have any children? Hannah Why did Elkanah give Hannah a double portion of meat for sacrifices?  He loved her  The Lord had closed her womb

Points to Note For what did Hannah pray in 1:11? What was her vow? How did the Lord answer Hannah ’ s prayer?

Points to Note For what did Hannah pray in 1:11? a son What was her vow? How did the Lord answer Hannah ’ s prayer?

Points to Note For what did Hannah pray in 1:11? a son What was her vow? she would give him to the Lord How did the Lord answer Hannah ’ s prayer?

Points to Note For what did Hannah pray in 1:11? a son What was her vow? she would give him to the Lord How did the Lord answer Hannah ’ s prayer? she gave birth to Samuel

Points to Note How did Eli’s sons disrespect the people’s sacrifices? How else did Eli’s sons (Hophni and Phineas) show their wickedness?

Points to Note How did Eli’s sons disrespect the people’s sacrifices? They were taking portions of the sacrifice that they were not supposed to have. How else did Eli’s sons (Hophni and Phineas) show their wickedness?

Points to Note How did Eli’s sons disrespect the people’s sacrifices? They were taking portions of the sacrifice that they were not supposed to have. How else did Eli’s sons (Hophni and Phineas) show their wickedness? They seduced women who served at the temple.

Points to Note What did Eli do about it? What else should he have done that he did not do?

Points to Note What did Eli do about it? Not nearly enough. Only rebuked when it was too late. What else should he have done that he did not do?

Points to Note What did Eli do about it? Not nearly enough. Only rebuked when it was too late. What else should he have done that he did not do? Removed his sons from the priesthood. Stopped the wickedness.

Points to Note What was going to happen to Eli’s sons? Why? What attitude toward service to the Lord does Samuel display in 3:10?

Points to Note What was going to happen to Eli’s sons? They were going to die. Why? What attitude toward service to the Lord does Samuel display in 3:10?

Points to Note What was going to happen to Eli’s sons? They were going to die. Why? Their hearts were hard and it was God’s will to put them to death. What attitude toward service to the Lord does Samuel display in 3:10?

Points to Note What was going to happen to Eli’s sons? They were going to die. Why? Their hearts were hard and it was God’s will to put them to death. What attitude toward service to the Lord does Samuel display in 3:10? “Here I am! Send me.” (Willingness to serve)

Discussion Why could Hannah so easily give her son to the Lord? Trust in the Lord How does God’s dealings with Eli and his wicked sons teach us that he is serious about sin? Eli’s sons died for their sin Was it Eli’s fault that his sons were wicked? Yes, because he did not discipline them. No, because his sons did not listen to him.

Break and Quiz time!

The Bible and My Life Whom are the people God wants us to honor and obey? Ephesians 6:1-2 – Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother.”

The Bible and My Life Whom are the people God wants us to honor and obey? Ephesians 6:1-2 – Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother.” Parents

The Bible and My Life Whom are the people God wants us to honor and obey? Hebrews 13:7, 17 – Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you…Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account.

The Bible and My Life Whom are the people God wants us to honor and obey? Hebrews 13:7, 17 – Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you…Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Church leaders

The Bible and My Life Whom are the people God wants us to honor and obey? 1 Peter 2:13-14 – Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men; whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors.

The Bible and My Life Whom are the people God wants us to honor and obey? 1 Peter 2:13-14 – Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men; whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors. All other authorities

The Bible and My Life Whom are the people God wants us to honor and obey? God wants us to honor those in authority in our homes, our churches, our government, and all other authorities.

The Bible and My Life Why are we to honor and obey them? Ephesians 6:2-4 - “Honor your father and mother” – which is the first commandment with a promise – “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

The Bible and My Life Why are we to honor and obey them? Ephesians 6:2-4 - “Honor your father and mother” – which is the first commandment with a promise – “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Parents are used to bless us

The Bible and My Life Why are we to honor and obey them? Acts 20:28 – Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.

The Bible and My Life Why are we to honor and obey them? Acts 20:28 – Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Church leaders protect our souls

The Bible and My Life Why are we to honor and obey them? Romans 13:3-4 – Rulers hold no terror for those who do right but for those who do wrong. For he is God’s servant to do you good…to bring punishment on the wrong doer.

The Bible and My Life Why are we to honor and obey them? Romans 13:3-4 – Rulers hold no terror for those who do right but for those who do wrong. For he is God’s servant to do you good…to bring punishment on the wrong doer. Government protects our bodies

The Bible and My Life Why are we to honor and obey them? We honor and obey God’s representatives because he uses them to bless us; to take care of our souls; and keep us safe.

The Bible and My Life How are we to treat those representatives? Colossians 3:20 – Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

The Bible and My Life How are we to treat those representatives? Colossians 3:20 – Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Obey them

The Bible and My Life How are we to treat those representatives? Leviticus 19:32 – Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God.

The Bible and My Life How are we to treat those representatives? Leviticus 19:32 – Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. Respect them

The Bible and My Life How are we to treat those representatives? Romans 13:7 Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

The Bible and My Life How are we to treat those representatives? Romans 13:7 Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. Honor them

The Bible and My Life How are we to treat those representatives? Acts 5:29 – We must obey God rather than men!

The Bible and My Life How are we to treat those representatives? Acts 5:29 – We must obey God rather than men! Obey God rather than men, if they tell us to do something against God

The Bible and My Life How are we to treat those representatives? We are to honor, respect and obey God’s representatives. The only time we do not obey is when they lead us into sin.

The Bible and My Life What is the responsibility of God’s appointed representatives? Proverbs 13:24 – He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.

The Bible and My Life What is the responsibility of God’s appointed representatives? Proverbs 13:24 – He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. Loving discipline

The Bible and My Life What is the responsibility of God’s appointed representatives? Hebrews 12:11- No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

The Bible and My Life What is the responsibility of God’s appointed representatives? Hebrews 12:11- No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Train with loving discipline

The Bible and My Life What is the responsibility of God’s appointed representatives? Ephesians 6:4 - Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

The Bible and My Life What is the responsibility of God’s appointed representatives? Ephesians 6:4 - Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Bring up in the Lord

The Bible and My Life What is the responsibility of God’s appointed representatives? God’s appointed representatives have the responsibility of training us in the Lord and using loving discipline to keep us on the way to heaven.

Homework! Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Homework! Memorize:  The Sixth Commandment and meaning  Ephesians 6:4  Colossians 3:20 Study notes for a quiz Read 1 Samuel 17 with a parent Question for My Life