OT 47 God Speaks Samuel

Reference: 1 Samuel 3


Big Idea: Jesus was punished for our sins.
Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21 - For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (ESV)


Motions for the Big Idea:Jesus - form a cross with your forearmsPunished - punch your palm with your fistOur - point to yourselfSins - two thumbs down


Motions for the Verse:Our sake - point to yourselfMade him -pretend to hammer or saw (making something)Sin - two thumbs downKnew no sin - tap your temple while shaking your head “no”Righteousness - place your left hand over your heart and hold up your right handGod - point up

Questions to Ask Throughout the Week

1. What was the name of the boy that lived at the tabernacle? // Samuel
2. What was the name of the high priest at the tabernacle? // Eli
3. How many times did the Lord God call Samuel? // Four times.
4. Who did Samuel think was calling him? // Eli.
5. What did Eli tell Samuel to say when God called? // Speak. I’m listening.
6. What message did God give Samuel? // He was going to punish Eli’s family.
7. Why was God going to punish Eli’s sons? // They were breaking God’s commandments.
8. Why doesn’t God punish Christians for their sins? // Because Jesus died to pay our punishment.
9. Who is the only righteous person? Why? // Jesus, because he never sinned.
10. What is today’s big idea? // Jesus was punished for our sins.
11. What is today’s Bible verse? // 2 Corinthians 5:21 - For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (ESV)

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