3 Flashcards
Who ministered unto the Lord before Eli?
Samuel
This indicates Samuel’s role and dedication to God from a young age.
What was precious in those days?
The word of the Lord
Suggests a rarity of divine communication at that time.
Why could Eli not see?
His eyes began to wax dim
This indicates Eli’s old age and declining health.
Where was the ark of God located?
In the temple of the Lord
The ark represented God’s presence among His people.
What did Samuel hear while he was laid down to sleep?
The Lord called him
This marks the beginning of Samuel’s prophetic calling.
What did Samuel initially think when called by the Lord?
He thought Eli was calling him
This shows Samuel’s lack of understanding of God’s voice at that time.
What did Eli instruct Samuel to say if he was called again?
Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth
This instruction prepared Samuel to respond to God’s call.
What would happen in Israel according to the Lord’s message to Samuel?
Both ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle
Indicates the severity and significance of the message.
What was the reason for God’s judgment against Eli’s house?
His sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not
Eli’s failure to discipline his sons led to divine judgment.
What did God declare about the iniquity of Eli’s house?
It shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever
This signifies the permanence of their judgment.
How did Samuel feel about showing Eli the vision?
He feared to shew Eli the vision
Indicates the weight of the message Samuel had received.
What was Eli’s reaction after hearing God’s message from Samuel?
It is the Lord: let him do what seemeth him good
Eli accepted God’s will despite its severity.
What did the Lord do for Samuel as he grew?
The Lord was with him and did let none of his words fall to the ground
This affirms God’s support and validation of Samuel’s prophetic role.
From where did all Israel know that Samuel was established as a prophet?
From Dan even to Beersheba
This indicates the widespread recognition of Samuel’s authority.
Where did the Lord reveal Himself to Samuel?
In Shiloh
This location is significant for the worship practices of Israel at the time.
