God Calls Samuel
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Samuel was a little boy who lived in God's temple, cared for by the priest Eli. He helped with the temple duties and loved God with all his heart.
One night, Samuel was lying down when he heard a voice calling his name: "Samuel!"
He ran to Eli: "Here I am! Did you call me?"
The Lord called out to Samuel. Samuel answered, 'Here I am.'
1 Samuel 3:4The boy Samuel lived at the temple and helped Eli the priest. One night he heard someone call his name and ran to Eli three times. Eli realized it was God and taught Samuel to answer: "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening". God spoke to Samuel, and he grew up to be a great prophet.
Where it is in the Bible: 1 Samuel 3
God speaks to children, and we should be ready to listen to him.
After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.
Samuel was a little boy who lived in God's temple, cared for by the priest Eli. He helped with the temple duties and loved God with all his heart.
One night, Samuel was lying down when he heard a voice calling his name: "Samuel!"
He ran to Eli: "Here I am! Did you call me?"
The Lord called out to Samuel. Samuel answered, 'Here I am.' — 1 Samuel 3:4
Eli said, "I didn't call you. Go back to sleep." Samuel went back to bed.
The voice called again: "Samuel!" He went to Eli again. This happened three times!
Then Eli understood: it was God calling Samuel! He taught the boy what to say if the voice came back.
Eli to Samuel: If he calls you again, say: 'Speak, Lord, because your servant is listening.'
The voice came again: "Samuel, Samuel!"
And Samuel answered as Eli had taught him: "Speak, Lord, because your servant is listening."
God spoke with Samuel that night and called him to be a prophet — someone who brings God's message to the people. Samuel grew up and became one of Israel's greatest prophets!
God calls us by name and has a special purpose for each of us!
Samuel grew up. The Lord was with him. — 1 Samuel 3:19
