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People of Faith
Samuel
(Lesson 17)

Introduction:
 

         1. In Hebrews 11 we read about a number of men and women from the Old Testament who illustrate how
             faith will enable a person to obtain "a good report" (vs.2).
         2. In vs.32 Samuel is mentioned with several other great leaders of Israel.
             a. From a very young age, Samuel was trained by Eli to serve as Israel's leader.
             b. Samuel eventually served Israel as a prophet, a priest, and a judge.
         3. This lesson is the second of a 2-part study of Samuel's life.

Discussion:

I.           (1 Samuel 4:1-18) ISRAEL  NEEDED  A  LEADER

         A. (vs.1-11) The Philistines:
             1. defeated the Israelites in battle
             2. took the ark of the covenant from Israel
             3. killed Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas.
         B. (vs.12-18) Eli also died.
         C. Fortunately, God had said in 1 Samuel 2:35 through a prophet that He would raise up "a faithful priest"
             who would do His will.

II.          (1 Samuel 7) ISRAEL  PROSPERED  UNDER  SAMUEL'S  LEADERSHIP

         A. (vs.1-9) Samuel led the Israelites back to God.
         B. (vs.10-14) Israel defeated the Philistines and reclaimed the land that the Philistines had taken.

III.         SAMUEL  HAD  A  GOOD  INFLUENCE  UPON  ISRAEL  THROUGHOUT  HIS  LIFE

         A. (1 Samuel 7:15-17) Samuel judged Israel "all the days of his life."
         B. (1 Samuel 12) At an advanced age, Samuel rebuked the Israelites for requesting a king, and he prayed
             for them.
         C. (1 Samuel 25:1) The response of the Israelites to Samuel's death is an indication of the influence that
             he had upon them.

IV.         SAMUEL  ANOINTED  ISRAEL'S  FIRST  TWO  KINGS

         A. (1 Samuel 9:25-10:1) Samuel anointed Saul.
         B. (1 Samuel 16:1-13) Samuel also anointed David.
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