November 1, 2026: The Prophet Is Called (1 Samuel 3:8–20)

To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:

Distribute copies of the “A Deep Dive into History” exercise from the activity page, which you can download here. Divide learners into four small groups to complete as indicated.

Distribute copies of the “Word Study” activity from the activity page. Have each group complete one section as indicated before discussing conclusions as a large group.

Invite another volunteer to read 1 Samuel 3:11–16. Talk through the following: 1–What does God’s message to Samuel reveal about the nature of divine judgment? 2–How does the message conveyed in these verses reflect the state of Eli’s household? 3–What does God’s pronouncement against Eli and his sons tell us about the consequences of neglecting one’s responsibilities?