God Speaks to Samuel Chapter 3 Samuel God

God Speaks to Samuel Chapter 3

Samuel God Speaks to Samuel The aims of this lesson are to help the children understand that • No one is too young for God to use. • God communicates to us in many ways. • We must listen carefully when God speaks to us. The Bible verse is 1 Samuel 3: 9 “Speak Lord for your servant is listening”

Samuel God Speaks to Samuel was just a young boy, but God used him to deliver a big message. Samuel grew up to become a prophet of God and a leader for the Israelites. When God called Samuel to rise and shine, he listened and did God’s will. Join in with this song which encourages us to “give God the glory”. (It’s quite short so worth singing 2 or 3 times!)

Samuel God Speaks to Samuel Today’s lesson involves Samuel listening carefully. Here is a short listening game you may want to try before starting the story or alternatively play a game of ‘Simon Says’.

God Speaks to Samuel Hannah had prayed and asked God for a baby. She promised to give Samuel to God when was he was big enough. They took him to Eli at the temple church. ‘Samuel can be your helper, ’ they said. Samuel was a good boy and he liked helping Eli.

God Speaks to Samuel One night Samuel was in his bed. God called Samuel’s name. Samuel sat up and looked around. ‘Eli must be calling me, ’ he said. ‘Eli I am here, ’ said Samuel. ‘Do you want me? ’ ‘No, Samuel, I didn’t call you. ’ Samuel didn’t know it was God calling his name.

God Speaks to Samuel He lay down in his bed and God called his name again. ‘Samuel. ’ He ran straight to Eli. ‘I am here. I heard you calling me. ’ Eli was tired and grumpy. ‘No, I did not call you! Get into bed, go to sleep. Stop waking me up. ’

God Speaks to Samuel He heard his name again! Then Eli knew God was calling Samuel. ‘Next time, ’ Eli said, ‘say, I am listening and God will speak to you. ’ So, Samuel listened. God called his name and talked to him. Samuel listened for God’s words and loved God all his life.

Samuel God Speaks to Samuel This song is tricky to join in with as it retells the story of Samuel but you could make up simple actions to accompany the words. An alternative is to sing the following lyrics to the tune Polly Put The Kettle On Samuel was asleep in bed, when God called him. He did listen carefully, when God called Him.

God Speaks to Samuel Here is a closing prayer to share with your wee one before you begin the workbook activities. Heavenly Father, thank You that You want to speak to us and that we are not too young to hear your voice or to be used by You. Please help us to hear your voice and to obey it, to honour You and to always do our best for You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

God Speaks to Samuel Here is a link to a useful website for craft ideas. Samuel Bible Crafts Page 2 (daniellesplace. com)