1. Repent, before it’s too late

• They __________ the sacrificial system (vv. 13–17) — stealing the best portions.
• They committed __________ immorality (v. 22) — exploiting women at the tabernacle. • They __________ correction (vv. 23–25) — refusing rebuke.
• They __________ God (v. 29) — scorning His sacrifices.
• They did not __________ the LORD (v. 12) — priests in name only.
Persistent refusal to repent results in God giving people over to final __________.

2. Rest, God is still working

• Samuel received a little __________ each year – a sign of God’s care (vv. 18–21). • Hannah’s __________ turned to blessing – five more children.
• Samuel __________ in the presence of the LORD – spiritual growth.
God is never __________. He is always building His church.

3. Rebuke, it is loving

• Eli __________ about his sons but failed to act decisively.
• Rebuke is right and good – in right __________, in right __________, by __________. All Scripture is breathed out by God and is useful for __________.

4. Rejoice, Jesus is our Prophet, Priest, and King

• Prophet: God raised a man of God to speak truth. Jesus is the final __________ (Heb. 1:1–2). • Priest: God promised a faithful priest forever. Jesus is our eternal __________ (Heb. 7:23–25). • King: Hannah’s song promised an anointed King. Jesus is the righteous __________.
When leaders fail, __________ never fails.