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God Is Calling You

Boy Samuel Listens

Day 149of 180
Week 30of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn how God speaks to people

2

Understand the importance of listening

3

Practice being quiet and attentive

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Samuel 3:8-9

“Yahweh came, and stood, and called as at other times, 'Samuel, Samuel.' Then Samuel said, 'Speak; for your servant is listening.'”

— 1 Samuel 3:8-9 (WEB)

Shows how God communicates with those who are willing to listen

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sleeping mat or blanket
  • Lamp picture
  • Listening ears craft materials
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and sit in a quiet circle. Demonstrate listening by cupping your hand to your ear.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember a time when someone was trying to tell you something important?
2Teaching (7 min)

Tell the story of Samuel listening to God in the temple. Explain how God speaks to us in different ways - through the Bible, prayer, and sometimes a quiet voice in our heart.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Samuel was a young boy who wanted to listen to God
  • Eli helped Samuel understand how to hear God's voice
  • God wants to talk to all of us, even children
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think God might want to talk to you?
  • What does it mean to be a good listener?
  • Why is listening important?
3Activity: Listening Ears Craft (5 min)
hands-on

Create large paper ears to remind children about listening

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut out two large ear shapes from construction paper
  2. Decorate the ears with crayons
  3. Write 'Speak, Lord' on each ear
  4. Attach to a headband or stick to wear
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut ears for children to color

Challenge: Add Bible verse decoration

4Closing (3 min)

Practice being quiet and listening

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was Samuel listening to?
  • How can we listen to God?
  • What did Eli tell Samuel to say?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us to be good listeners, just like Samuel. Teach us to hear Your voice and follow You.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about what God told Samuel!

💎 Memory Verse

1 Samuel 3:10

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

— 1 Samuel 3:10 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper game to practice listening

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Samuel's story shows how God speaks to children and calls them to serve Him

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Create a quiet moment each day to listen
  • Encourage children to pray and listen
  • Model attentive listening
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to be quiet and listen

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of quiet reflection and genuine curiosity about God

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a quiet listening corner at home
  • Practice daily prayer time
  • Read more stories about people God called

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