1 Samuel 12 · Grade 3
Far Be It From Me
Read the Story
Samuel stood before all Israel and said he had listened to them and made a king over them. He asked whose ox or donkey he had taken, whom he had cheated, or from whom he had taken a bribe. The people said he had not cheated or oppressed them.
Samuel reminded them how the Lord sent Moses and Aaron, and how, when their fathers forgot God and cried out, He sent leaders to save them. Yet when Nahash came, they asked for a king, though the Lord was their king. If they and their king followed the Lord, it would be well.
It was wheat harvest, when rain did not fall. Samuel called to the Lord, and He sent thunder and rain. The people greatly feared and asked Samuel to pray for them. Samuel told them not to turn away but to serve the Lord with all their heart. He said, Far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you.
Memory Verse
“Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.”
1 Samuel 12:23 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What did the people say about Samuel's life?
Who did the Lord send to lead Israel out of Egypt?
Why was rain at wheat harvest surprising?
What did the people ask Samuel to do?
What did Samuel say would be a sin?
Samuel Speaks to Israel
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for the great things you have done. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Why is it good to remember all the ways God helped us before?
- What does it mean to serve God with all your heart?
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