“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet” — Psalm 119:105
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First Samuel Outline

SAMUEL, THE CHILD SERVANT OF GOD

First Samuel 1-3

First Samuel 1-3 Proposition: To show children that God deserves to be served even before you get saved.

1A. THE LITTLE BOY’S SITUATION

1B. Circumstances Surrounding His Birth (1Sa 1.1-20)

2B. Circumstances Surrounding His Childhood (1 Sa 1.21-28)

2A. THE LITTLE BOY’S SERVICE

1B. His Responsibility

1C. For sin (Ex 20.12; Ro 1.30; 2 Tim 3.2)

2C. For service (Ecc 12.1; Gen 4.1-4; Pro 3.9)

2B. His Response

1C. He worshiped the LORD (1 Sa 1.28)

2C. He ministered before the LORD (1 Sa 2.18)

3C. He ministered unto the LORD (1 Sa 3.1)

3A. THE LITTLE BOY’S SALVATION (1 Sa 3.2-15)