The Call of Samuel the Prophet

How does God bring about transformation in the lives of people? He speaks! Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider what this means from 1 Samuel 3. 

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. How have you seen the Bible transform your life or the lives of others?
2. What is one highlight from the sermon and one question that you had after hearing the sermon?
3. Read 1 Samuel 3:1–3; Judges 21:25. Why is God silent at this time? 
4. What are some ways that these verses contrast Eli and Samuel and show us how God is about to do something new?
5. Read 1 Samuel 3:4–9. Why do you think that it took Eli so long to grasp what was happening? What can we learn from this?
6. Read 1 Samuel 3:13. What is the heart of this message of judgment? In what ways are Eli’s sons guilty of blasphemy? What is Eli guilty of?
7. Have you ever thought of sinful actions as “blasphemous”? How does this mindset transform our understanding of the gravity of sin?
8. Read 1 Samuel 3:18. How does an acknowledgement of God’s sovereignty allow us to handle bad news?
9. Read Hebrews 1:1–2. Why is having the complete Bible better than having the words of a prophet?
10. 10.This Time Tomorrow: How does this passage transform your thoughts, actions, or interactions at this time tomorrow?