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1 Samuel 3 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: God Calls Samuel

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolSamuel Listens

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenHere I Am

LAMP → picture 4ARK → picture 3CHILD → picture 1DOORS → picture 2

Grade 1God Calls

Samuel lay down to sleep. → picture 5God's lamp was still on. → picture 1Samuel ran to Eli. → picture 4Eli said to lie down again. → picture 2In the morning he opened the doors. → picture 3

Order:

1. Yahweh calls Samuel2. Eli tells Samuel what to say3. Samuel says he is listening4. Yahweh is with Samuel

Grade 2Speak, Lord

  1. Where did Samuel sleep? At God's house (circle)
  2. Who did Samuel think was calling? Eli (circle)
  3. How many times did Samuel go to Eli? Three times (circle)
  4. What did Samuel say to God? Speak; for your servant hears.
  5. Who was with Samuel as he grew? God (circle)
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Grade 3A Voice in the Night

  1. What was rare in those days? The Lord's word
  2. Where was Samuel lying down? In the temple where the ark of God was
  3. What did Eli tell Samuel to say? Speak; for your servant hears.
  4. Why would God judge Eli's family? Eli did not stop his sons.
  5. What did all Israel know? Samuel was a prophet.
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Grade 4Your Servant Hears

  1. What was rare at the start of the chapter? The Lord's word and visions
  2. What did Eli finally perceive? That the Lord was calling the boy
  3. Why would God judge Eli's house? Eli knew his sons' sin and did not restrain them.
  4. What did God do with Samuel's words? Let none of them fall to the ground

Word bank: 1. Samuel; 2. Speak; 3. called; 4. good

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5When God Speaks Again

  1. What sign showed God had not abandoned His people? The lamp of God had not yet gone out.
  2. What is the first step in serving God, according to the passage? Listening
  3. How did Eli respond to the message? He humbly accepted God's will.
  4. How far did Israel know Samuel was a prophet? From Dan to Beersheba
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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