“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the _______________ to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”
Little Children, Mark 10:14 KJV
She was Samuel’s mother, who prayed intensely for a child and promised to dedicate him to God's service.
Who is Hannah?
How old was Josiah when he became the King of Judah?
8 years old
I defeated this giant Philistine warrior using a sling and a stone.
Who is Goliath
Who wanted to come to Jesus?
Children
“Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his _____ on them, and ______: and the disciples rebuked them.”
Hands; Pray Matthew 19:13 KJV
This was Samuel’s father, who traveled to worship at Shiloh every year.
Who is Elkanah?
What did young Josiah pull down and destroy all over the land?
False idols and altars
This was David's job before he became the king of Israel.
What is a shepherd?
Who tried to stop them?
The Disciples
“And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his ______ saw it, they rebuked them.”
Disciples Luke 18:15 KJV
Every year, Hannah brought this special article of clothing to Samuel while he grew up serving at the tabernacle.
What is a little robe?
What important building did Josiah tell the workers to repair?
The house of God (The Temple)
David played this musical instrument to help soothe King Saul.
What is a harp (or lyre)
What did Jesus say?
“Suffer the little children to come unto me.”
“And he (Jesus) took them up in his arms, put his _____ upon them, and blessed them.”
Hands, Mark 10:16 KJV
This high priest raised and trained young Samuel after he was brought to the tabernacle.
Who is Eli?
What special item did the high priest Hilkiah find hidden inside the temple?
The Book of the Law (God's scroll)
This prophet anointed David to be the next king.
Who is Samuel
What should our faith be like?
Like a little child
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a _________ shall in no wise enter therein.”
Little Child, Luke 18:17 KJV
This is how many times God called Samuel's name before the boy realized who it actually was.
What is four times?
How did Josiah act when he heard the words from the lost book read out loud?
He tore his clothes because the people had not obeyed God
God described David using this famous phrase meaning he closely followed God's will.
What is "a man after my own heart"?
What did Jesus do to the little children after gathering them close?
He laid His hands on them and blessed them.