First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange Texas

1 Samuel 3:1-20 describes the calling of the prophet Samuel by God, marking a transition from the spiritual decay under High Priest Eli to a new era of God's word in Israel. God speaks to the young, innocent Samuel, who initially mistakes the voice for Eli's, highlighting the scarcity of God's word and the spiritual blindness of Eli and his sons. Despite Samuel's fear, he faithfully delivers God's message of judgment to the corrupt Eli, who accepts God's will. The passage concludes with Samuel, now recognized by all Israel as a true prophet, established by the LORD.