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Lesson #15 – Samuel
Samuel – שְׁמוּאֵל
I) Meaning of the name(s)
A) Samuel – שְׁמוּאֵל
1) Asked for of God, or Appointed by God
2) Other names:
(a) Hannah – חַנָּה
(i) Favored
(ii) Samuel’s mother
(b) Elqanah – אֶלְקָנָה
(i) God has created or taken possession
(ii) Samuel’s father
(c) Eli – עֵלִי
(i) Lofty
(ii) A priest at Shiloh
(d) Hophni – חָפְנִי
(i) Handful
(ii) A son of Eli
(e) Phinehas – פִינְחָס
(i) Mouth of a snake.
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peh [פֶה] (mouth)
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nachash [נָחָשׁ](serpent).)
(ii) Son of Eli
II) Family Life
A) Samuel was the cherished answered prayer.
B) Samuel was dedicated to the temple at an early
age.
1) It is never too early to teach our children the
Word of God.
III) Old Testament Teachings
A) Samuel was born a Levite, and a Nazarite (1 Samuel
1:1,11).
B) Let’s explore the Nazarite vow for a moment,
because it will mark Samuel for the duration of his life. The
Nazarite vow:
1) Set the Nazarite apart from others for God
(a) Numbers 6:2
2) He had to avoid wine and strong drinks, as well as
any product of the grapevine.
(a) Numbers 6:3-4
3) He could not use a razor. Hebrew men kept their
hair cut relatively short even into the first century (one of many
major problems with Leonardo DaVinci’s Jesus). This long hair and
beard would mark the Nazarite from other Jews.
(a) Numbers 6:5
4) He could have no contact with the dead, not even
for relatives.
(a) Numbers 6:6
5) He had to remain clean if at all possible.
(a) Numbers 6:7-12
6) These behaviors and appearance would have made
Samuel stand out clearly among other Hebrews.
C) Samuel’s first prophecy
1) God calls Samuel at a young age
(a) 1 Samuel 3:4-5
2) Eli realizes that God is speaking to Samuel and
instructs him how to respond to God
(a) 1 Samuel 3:9-10
(b) Samuel’s first prophecy is not one he wishes to
deliver but he does deliver it fully, and truthfully.
(i) 1 Samuel 3:15-18
3) All of Israel accepts Samuel as a prophet.
(a) 1 Samuel 3:20
D) Samuel, the last Judge, “first” prophet
1) Samuel is the last Judge of Israel.
(a) 1 Samuel 7:15-16
(b) 1 Samuel 8
2) Saul selected and anointed King.
(a) 1 Samuel 9-11
3) Begins the office of “prophet.”
(a) But all the prophets of Scripture will begin with
Samuel.
(i) Acts 3:24
(ii) Acts 13:20
(iii) Samuel established a school of “prophets.”
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1 Samuel 19:20
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1 Samuel 10:5
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So, who were these prophets and what was their
role/duty.
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Rabbi David Kimchi (Radak - רד"ק)
4) Samuel’s Death
(a) Samuel dies in Samuel 25:1
(b) A dead man speaks
(i) 1 Samuel 28:12-19
(ii) 1 Samuel 8:7
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Choosing anything to be your guide other than the
Word of God, is folly leading to death and servitude.
IV) The New Testament
A) A false teaching right off the bat, but a quick
one
1) Acts 3:24
(a) Samuel as the “leader” of the prophets.
(i) (καθεξῆς – kathexēs) means subsequentially
B) Great chapter on faith.
1) Hebrews 11:32
V) Things I hope you learned
A) A child raised to serve God can make a difference.
B) It is never too early to begin teaching our
children to serve the Lord.
C) As Samuel’s schools influenced generations right
up to today, a man of God can have an impact far beyond his own
life.
D) Context matters.
E) Choosing anything over God, is folly.
F) A follower of God should keep themselves “clean,”
and dedicated to the Lord.
1) 1 Corinthians 15:33
(a) Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good
morals.”
May 22, 2023
Prepared by Scott
Perkins
The church of
Christ at Granby, MO
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