📖 Unit 1: God Raises Up a Prophet
Israel has drifted into spiritual chaos under corrupt priests, and God raises up a boy named Samuel to speak for him again. In this five-week unit, kids see Hannah's prayer answered, watch God call Samuel in the night, and learn that repentance always comes before restoration.
Hannah Prays in Anguish and Gives Her Son Samuel to the Lord
1 Samuel 1
In 1 Samuel 1, Hannah is a deeply sad woman because she cannot have children. She prays earnestly to God, pouring out her heart, and promises to give her son back to the Lord. God hears her prayer, she gives birth to Samuel, and she faithfully keeps her vow.
View LessonHannah Gives Son Samuel Back to God in Prayer and Service
1 Samuel 2:1-11, 18-21
In 1 Samuel 2, Hannah prays a joyful song of praise to God after He gives her a son, Samuel. She keeps her promise to dedicate him to the Lord, and Samuel serves in the tabernacle as a young boy. Hannah's family visits each year, and Eli blesses them. God gives Hannah more children because she was faithful.
View LessonThe Boy Who Listened When God Called His Name in the Night
1 Samuel 2:12-36; 3:1-10
Eli's wicked sons Hophni and Phinehas dishonor God by taking the best sacrifices for themselves and doing shameful things, so God sends a prophet to warn Eli of coming judgment. At the same time, the young boy Samuel serves faithfully in the tabernacle, and one night God calls his name four times until Samuel finally responds.
View LessonThe Ark Captured and Dagon Statue Crashes Before God
1 Samuel 4-6
The Philistines capture the ark of God, but they discover His power when their idol Dagon falls and they suffer plagues. After seven months, they return it with a guilt offering, and the ark miraculously returns to Israel, showing God's unmatched glory.
View LessonSamuel Sets Up an Ebenezer Stone to Remember God's Victory
1 Samuel 7
The prophet Samuel leads Israel in a national day of repentance. They fast, confess their sins, and cry out to God for help against the Philistines. God sends a mighty thunderstorm to confuse their enemies, granting Israel a great victory, and Samuel sets up a memorial stone called Ebenezer.
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