Are You Listening?
Scripture Verses
1 Samuel 3:1-21
Outline
When our hearts are out of tune with the Lord, our spiritual ears are plugged. We cannot recognize God’s voice.
God’s Silence
- Verses 1-3
Samuel’s Call
- Verses 4-14
- The nation of Israel was in a time of spiritual darkness
- The priesthood was corrupt
- Everyone did what was right in their own eyes
- There was no word from God
- It was during this time of spiritual chaos that God called Samuel
God Calls Again
- Verse 6
- And again in verses 8-9
Third Time’s a Charm
- Verse 10
- This was the key turning point in Samuel’s life
God’s Message to Samuel
- Verses 11-14
A Prophet Authenticated by God
- Verses 15-18
The Silence is Broken
- Verses 19-21
Conclusion & Application
- God desires to speak to us
- We don’t always hear very well
- God speaks to us primarily through His Word
- God is patient with us like He was with Samuel … HE WILL KEEP COMING BACK!
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