Called and

Equipped1 Samuel 7

Samuel’s distinctionsHis life marked an important pivotal point for Israel.

“After that God gave them Judges for about 450 years, until Samuel the Prophet.”

Acts 13:20

Samuel’s distinctionsSamuel had a distinctive prayer life that merited God’s attention.

“Samuel was among those who called upon God’s name; they called upon God, and He answered them.”

Psalm 99:6

Samuel’s distinctionsSamuel swayed God on behalf of the people.

“Even if Moses or Samuel stood before Me, My mind would not be favorable toward this people.”

Jeremiah 15:1

Samuel’s distinctionsSamuel’s reputation was impeccable.

“Faithful… will do according to all that is in My heart and mind… Honorable… Man of God…”

1 Samuel 2:35; 9:6

Samuel’s distinctions4:1: Samuel’s ministry is launched

Chapter 7 highlights the only full day of Samuel’s life.

8:1: Samuel is “old”.

“And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.”

1 Samuel 7:15

“And he went up from year to year… (year in and year out)…”

1 Samuel 7:16

“Moreover, it is required of stewards to be found faithful.”

1 Corinthians 4:2

“Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge will increase.”

Daniel 12:4

“Be still and know I AM God.”

Psalm 46:10

“I count all things as loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Jesus Christ.”

Philippians 3:8

“Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast our demons and done many wonders in Your name?…’”

“…And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’”

Matthew 7:22-23

Return…1 Samuel 7:2-3

Put away…Prepare your heart…Serve Him…

V.12: “Ebenezer”

“Thus far the Lord has helped us.”

God restores livesPeople recoverPeace follows

1 Samuel 7:14

Called and

EquippedHow God calls and equips common people