SAMUEL LISTENS BIBLE LESSON

Help your young learners explore the story of Samuel with this Old Testament Bible lesson all about listening to God. Based on 1 Samuel 3:10, this hands-on, age-appropriate Bible activity helps children understand that God still speaks—and we can choose to listen.

This Christian Bible lesson is designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students. Through Scripture, songs, a read-aloud, and engaging hands-on activities, children will learn how Samuel listened for God’s voice—and how we can too.

Whether you’re teaching in Sunday school, homeschool, a Christian school, or at home with your family, this Samuel Bible lesson gives you everything you need to make the story meaningful and memorable.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE SAMUEL LISTENS BIBLE LESSON:

This complete lesson includes a teacher guide and all printable materials needed to lead students through Bible reading, whole group discussion, and activities that reinforce the memory verse and listening theme.

Opening Activities

• “Speak” song to introduce the story and theme
• Memory verse introduction and song (1 Samuel 3:10)

Whole Group Bible Lesson

• Read-aloud suggestion: Hannah’s Prayer/A Voice in the Night from The Beginner’s Bible (not included)
• Discussion prompts exploring the importance of listening to God and others
• Share-and-tell time for students to reflect on when they’ve listened or been heard

Bible Songs & Learning Tools

• “Samuel’s Listening Ears” Song – reinforces the story and listening theme
• Good Listener Poster – printable anchor chart for whole body listening
• Read-aloud suggestion: Listen by Holly McGhee (not included)

Small Group Bible Center

• Listening Picture Game – Students choose a picture and use their senses to describe it to others. Peers listen and guess using attentive listening skills

Bible Crafts for Kids

• Listening Ears Headband – Students color printable “ears” and attach them to a sentence strip headband to wear and remember to listen well

Independent Bible Activities

• Memory verse tracing and coloring page
• Printable memory verse bracelet – helps children remember and recite the verse at home

SKILLS COVERED IN THIS SAMUEL LISTENS BIBLE LESSON:

• Applying 1 Samuel 3:10 to real-life situations
• Practicing whole body listening
• Building memory verse fluency through song, writing, and visual cues
• Understanding the importance of listening to God and others
• Participating in individual, group, and creative faith-based activities