1. Lessons from Samuel
~ 1 Sam. 3-28

2. As a Person of God…
He spent a lot of time with Eli, but his parents were good (1 Sam. 1-3).
Samuel served before the LORD, even as a child (1 Sam. 2:18).
As Samuel grew in years, he also grew in favor with the LORD and men (1 Sam. 2:26).
He was taught very early to say, “speak LORD, for your servant hears.” (1 Sam. 3:9)
He admonished the Israelites (1 Sam. 7:3-5).

3. As a Person of God…
The influence of one person can have an enormous impact (2 Sam. 7:13).
Took the people’s disobedience to the LORD personally (1 Sam. 8:6).
Was well-known among people for his righteousness & dealing prudently (1 Sam.12:1-5).
He was direct and intentional in his words and actions (12:1-25; 13:11-15).
Samuel grieved over Saul’s unfaithful actions, and cried out to the Lord all night (1 Sam.15:10-12).

4. As a Person of God…
Samuel was not perfect. Even he had to be lifted to get back on track at times (1 Sam.16:1-4).
Saul didn’t respect God’s word, but he thought “if anyone could help me, it’d be Samuel!” (1 Sam. 28)
Was a great man of faith, and generations still note his faithfulness (2 Chron. 35:18; Heb. 11:32).
Described as always praying for Israel (1 Sam. 7:9; 8:6; 12:19).

5. As a Father…
Had some similarities to Eli concerning how his sons turned out (1 Sam. 8:1-9).
Had a plurality of children unfaithful (1 Sam. 8:2-3).
Even with his children not being faithful; Samuel does not let that deter him from doing the work that God would allow him to do (1 Sam. 8:3).
Constantly seen working with Israel to keep them on the right track - providing constant care.
Samuel spoke the word of the LORD (1 Sam. 8:10), and there is consistency in his role as judge over the nation & as a prophet.

6. Lessons from Samuel
~ 1 Sam. 3-28

7. Only those who obey God will receive salvation from sin (Mt. 7:21; Heb
Hear the gospel of Jesus Christ (Rom. 10:14,17).
Believe in Jesus Christ (Acts 16:30-33).
Repent of all your past sins (Acts 17:30-31).
Confess your faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 8:35-37).
Be baptized (immersed in water) into Jesus Christ (Acts 8:38; 22:16).
After becoming saved, live a faithful/righteous life to remain saved (1 Tim. 4:16; 1 Jn. 1:7).
Eternal life in heaven awaits only those who are faithful/righteous (1 Pet. 1:3-5; Mt. 25:34).