SERMON NOTES – February 1, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 2:11-26Topic: The Boy Priest and Eli's Worthless SonsAttribute: Praise Christ as the boy who came to save His people from spiritual darkness. GOD’S DM: “I will bring down those who oppose Me and My kingdom, and instead, I will silently go to work through those who grow in favor with Me!”Notes: “… in the P______________ of Eli…” (vs. 11)Eli’s W______________ Sons (vs. 12-17)1 Samuel 1:12-16“… in the P______________ of the Lord.” (vs. 18-21) “…the W_________ of the Lord…” (vs. 22-25)G______________ with the Lord (vs. 26) “While the sins of Hophni and Phinehas were increasing in magnitude, Samuel’s stature and good standing were increasing. As God and society were condemning Hophni and Phinehas, Samuel was being commended. In Samuel God has preserved a remnant of faithful servanthood at Shiloh.”- Robert BergenIMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Samuel is a shadow of the boy who came to rescue His people. Let the shadow of Samuel’s life and ministry direct your gaze to Jesus’ life and ministry! Luke 2:522) Get to know the Lord personally and grow in relationship with Him!Avoid a worthless life by knowing the Lord personally and intimately. Those who know, serve, and live in the Lord’s presence, are used mightily for His glory. Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License