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August 9, 2020

撒母耳: 一個改變世代的人 Samuel: The One Who Changed the Era

Our world today is much like the world during the life of the prophet Samuel: chaotic, self-centered, and in the midst of a spiritual famine. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung shows us how Samuel’s life-long obedience, prayerful attitude, and uncompromising commitment to his mission allowed God to use him to shape that era and bring Israel back to the Lord.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

1 Samuel 1-12

Life Group Discussion Guide

1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)

  • Choose 2 LG members to share a devotion they recently had.
  • Share a time when you experienced a change in your life. How did you face it?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)

  • How did Samuel obey the Lord? Why is being obedient important to overcome life’s challenges?
  • Why is prayer important to overcome life’s challenges?
  • In what instances did Samuel pray to God? What do these prayers mean? (First prayer in 1Sam.7:5-9; Second prayer in 1Sam.8:6 and 8:19-22; Third prayer in 1Sam.12:16-19, 12:23). Why is it important to pray for others as well?
  • Why is having a sense of mission important to overcome life’s challenges? Why did the Israelites want to have a king? What is the problem behind their request?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)

  • What impact do you want to have in your area of influence?
  • How are you spending your time and energy? Do these things reflect God’s mission in your life? Reflect: What is your mission? Does this come from God?
  • In what way is Jesus the King in your life? Do you struggle with this?
  • Knowing Jesus as your King, how can this help you navigate through life’s changes?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)

  • What about Samuel’s life example that you would like to imitate/work on? How are you going to do it? (Be specific)
  • How can you be faithful to God in your current situation?

6. Engage God in prayer (20-30 mins)

  • Pray for each other’s needs and concerns. (10-15 minutes)
  • Pray for our country. (10-15 minutes)
    • Wisdom, strength, protection, and rest for our frontliners
    • Effects of MECQ to businesses and economy

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