University of the Word
Introduction
Notice how many times
God had to call Samuel before Samuel could recognize the Lord's voice. Samuel
lived in the Lord's house yet he did not know the Lord's voice.
Discussions
1. What does it mean to
minister to the Lord? 1 Samuel 3:1
2. What were Eli and
Samuel doing when God called Samuel?
3. Does God still speak
to people when they sleep? Can you give any examples?
4. How many times did
God call Samuel before he could recognize his voice?
5. Why do you think it took Samuel so long to recognize the Lord's voice?
6. What do you think
your reaction would be if you heard God calling your name?
7. Are you conscious of
the fact that God knows you by name?
8. What other ways and
times can God speak to us?
9. What are the dangers
of living in continuous disobedience to God's will?
Lessons Learned from
Samuel
We need to be like
Samuel, willing to pause in the midst of life's turmoil to hear the voice of the
Lord. And we have this opportunity if we prayerfully read and study the Bible
regularly.
How long has it been since you've asked the Lord to make your heart receptive to His Word? He wants to hear you say, "Speak, Lord, I'm listening." --RWD