Sermon Outline

“God’s Word Establishes God’s Leader”

1 Samuel 3:1–21

Introduction

Context

 Sermon in a sentence: Listen to Jesus as the leader established by God’s Word.

1. God Selects His Servant [1 Samuel 3:1-9]
2. Samuel is Present, but God’s Word is Absent [1 Samuel 3:1]
3. The Difference Between Eli and Samuel [1 Samuel 3:2-3]
4. God Passes Over Eli for Samuel [1 Samuel 3:4-9]

2. God Speaks His Message [1 Samuel 3:10-18]
3. Samuel’s Invitation [1 Samuel 3:10]
4. God’s Revelation [1 Samuel 3:11-14]
5. Eli’s Resignation [1 Samuel 3:15-18]

3. God Strengthens His Prophet [1 Samuel 3:19-21]
4. The Lord’s Present with Samuel [1 Samuel 3:19]
5. All Israel Acknowledges Samuel’s a Prophet [1 Samuel 3:20]
6. The Lord Reveals Himself and His Word to Samuel [1 Samuel 3:21]

 Conclusion