Hannah

Eli

Eli’s sons

Samuel

The Ark

A King

Saul

Hannah A Praying Mom

Hannah

Eli

A Praying Mom

An Indulgent Dad

Hannah

Eli

Eli’s sons

A Praying Mom

An Indulgent Dad

Worthless Servants (Devil’s)1. Did not know God2. Took giving by force

But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you… And many will follow their destructive ways….By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words

2 Peter 2:1-3

Hannah

Eli

Eli’s sons

A Praying Mom

An Indulgent Dad

Worthless Servants (Devil’s)1. Did not know God2. Took giving by force3. Took advantage of people

Hannah

Eli

Eli’s sons

Samuel

A Praying Mom

An Indulgent Dad

Worthless Servants (Devil’s)

Heard by God, Hears God 1. Grew up in bad environment2. Ministered before Lord 2:183. Ministered to Lord 3:14. Ministered with Lord 3:195. Man of prayer

Hannah

Eli

Eli’s sons

Samuel

The Ark

A King

Saul

A Praying Mom

An Indulgent Dad

Worthless Servants (Devil’s)

Heard by God, Hears God

God’s Presence Disregarded

Rejecting God – getting 2nd best

“Desired” – what men want

Natural Potential •Had a good family•Handsome, tallSpiritual Potential•Called by God10:1•Given a new heart 10:6,9•Spirit empowered 10:6•God with Him 10:7•God given helpers 10:26•Early success 11:6,11•Humble

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