God’s Word Returns to His People

I. Why God's Word Becomes Rare
A. Even with the Written Scriptures
B. Spiritual Deafness Due to Neglect, Rebellion, Worldly Cares
C. Because God's Word is a Gracious, Sovereign Gift
II. Samuel's First Call and Commission (vv. 1-18)
A. While Faithfully Serving the Lord before Eli (vv. 1-3)
B. Patiently, Gently, Clearly (vv. 4-10)
C. A Hard Word for the House of Eli (vv. 11-14)
D. God's Word Communicated and Accepted (vv. 15-18)
III. The Word of God Returns through Samuel (vv. 19-21)
A. The Lord Was with Him
B. Samuel Marked Out as the Lord's Prophet
C. Nothing More Important than God's Word