Source: https://mywhitsend.org/2012/05/20/sunday-samuel-the-child-i-samuel-3/
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 13:04:34+00:00

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My mom mentioned something out of this chapter to me, so while at soccer practice, I grabbed a few moments to read I Samuel 3. Here are some gleanings.
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: Compare the first verse with the last verse of the chapter.
Frist verse: Samuel is referred to as a child. Last verse: Samuel no longer has the word “child” attached to his name.
First verse: Samuel is “before Eli”. Last verse: Samuel is “in Shiloh”.
To me, Samuel went from a child to a Man of GOD in this chapter–he grew up. I have boys, so this chapter interested me. Here are a few of my thoughts about the “growing up” process in the chapter.
v. 1 = Samuel was ministering (working for the LORD) even before he had knowledge. It was here that he heard the LORD’s voice.
v. 2 = Eli’s weakness is described as “laying down” vrs. standing, “in his place” = in his comfortable home, “eyes dimmed” = blindness that comes on gradually, “could not see” = lost discernment. Eli is the Caregiver/parent of Eli. This is a WARNING to all of us Caregivers.
v. 4 = Samuel had been taught to answer when called.
v. 6 = The LORD called Samuel by his name.
v. 7 = I find great HOPE in this verse in the word “yet”. It is a promise of a coming blessing. Samuel did not yet know the LORD, but he was going to.
v. 8 = Eli (the Caregiver/parent figure) allowed the LORD to speak to Samuel and didn’t interfere with the lesson.
v. 9 = Seven word. “Speak LORD for thy servant heareth.” Only seven words, and yet these words show reverence (LORD), humbleness (thy servant), willingness (go ahead and speak), obedience (I will hear.) Probably a good memory verse!!
v. 10 = Here we get that the LORD called out Samuel’s name twice each time HE called. The LORD called “Samuel, Samuel”. From the verses preceding, Samuel only mentions hearing his name called once. HE called out six times. The LORD is very patient–even with our “hard of hearing” boys.
v. 12 = At first I wanted to take, “I will also make an end” to mean an end of judgement, but the following verses go against that thought. The following verses use the words, “for ever” and “not be purged. . .” This is a warning to us. There is an eternal judgment, that has no end.
v. 14 = Again! a warning about a “forever” judgement.
v. 15 = Just loved the phrase, “morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD.” Don’t have any thoughts, but loved the visual picture.
v. 16 = Despite the fact that Samuel knew Eli was going to be judged, Samuel still had respect to the office and position of Eli.
v. 17 = In verse twelve, it says, “I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house.” Eli had already been warned. He already knew, yet he wanted to hear what the LORD had said to Samuel. Was Eli looking for a second opinion? He already knew! Ignoring warnings is dangerous.
v. 19 = I have never been sure who is who in this verse. Who let whose words fall to the ground? Is is “And the LORD was with [Samuel], and did let none of [Samuel’s] words fall to the ground? or is it “And the LORD was with [Samuel], and [Samuel] did let none of [the LORD’s] words fall to the ground. ????
v. 20 = Dan to Beersheba. See a map here.
v. 21 = Samuel grew up. And better than that, he grew up to be a man of GOD. That is my hope, too.
Remember, these are gleanings not accomplishments.
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of God”!!! Barnabus was an encourager!!
Appreciate you pointing out the word “yet”. That is indeed a comfort! Thanks for sharing!

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