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A Voice in the Night

Boy Samuel Listens

Day 147of 180
Week 30of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God speaks to people

2

Learn how Samuel listened carefully

3

Practice being attentive when others speak

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 3:1-5

“The child Samuel ministered to Yahweh before Eli. The word of Yahweh was rare in those days. There were not many visions.”

— 1 Samuel 3:1-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's desire to communicate with His people

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blanket or sleeping mat
  • Lamp or flashlight
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Listening ears craft materials
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover how God spoke to a young boy named Samuel in a very special way!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Samuel helping at the temple?
2Teaching (8 min)

Samuel was sleeping in the temple near Eli the priest when something amazing happened. God called Samuel's name!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Samuel was a young boy serving God
  • He was sleeping near the lamp of God
  • He heard a voice calling his name
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever heard someone call your name?
  • How do you think Samuel felt when he heard the voice?
3Activity: Listening Ears Craft (10 min)
storytelling

Create special 'listening ears' to remember how Samuel listened carefully

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut out ear shapes from construction paper
  2. Decorate the ears with stickers or drawings
  3. Attach ears to a headband
  4. Practice listening quietly
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps cut and attach ears

Challenge: Child writes 'Listen' on the ears

4Closing (3 min)

Review the story of Samuel listening to God

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who called Samuel's name?
  • How did Samuel respond?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to listen carefully like Samuel did.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn what happened when Samuel told Eli about hearing God's voice!

💎 Memory Verse

1 Samuel 3:10

“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”

— 1 Samuel 3:10 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper Game: Parent whispers memory verse, child repeats softly, gradually building volume and confidence

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Samuel was dedicated to God's service from a very young age

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use a soft, gentle voice when retelling the story
  • Encourage quiet listening during the lesson
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to sit still and listen quietly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to pay attention and repeat key story points

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out the story using BibleMouse puppets
  • Draw a picture of Samuel sleeping in the temple
  • Practice being a good listener with family members

Ready for Tomorrow?

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