“Don’t Take It Personal”
1 Samuel 8:2-9

Samuel’s story:

1. A prophet of God ever since he was a young man.
2. Was raised in the household of Eli, the high priest. That’s the world Samuel entered into.
3. He faithfully served Israel his entire life.

1 Samuel 8:2-3
Samuel’s sons failed him.

1 Samuel 8:4-5
The elder’s request

God’s reply: “Don’t take it personal. This isn’t about you!”

God’s words for Samuel haven’t changed.
1. Luke6:27-28 & 31
2. Luke 6:35

I Corinthians 6:19b-20a
“You are not your own; you were bought with a price.”

Jesus’ example 1 Peter 2:20-25

Samuel figured it out: 1 Samuel 12:23