Shiloh: Finding Rest

Stress is at an all time high in today's society.  Finding a place of rest is going to be crucial for God's people in the days to come.  This study looks at Samuel and his place to rest and recharge, ultimately hearing from God.  By following his example and that of Christ we can apply these concepts to our lives and find ourselves a sanctuary with God!

-          Read 1 Samuel 3:1. 

Why were visions and words from the Lord rare at that time? (1 Samuel 2:12, 29)

-          Read 1 Samuel 3:2-10. 

How many times did the Lord call Samuel?

Why did Samuel not recognize the voice of God?

Why didn’t Eli recognize it right away?

-          Read 1 Samuel 3:11-18.

How do you think Samuel felt about the word he was asked to give to Eli?

Have you ever had to give difficult advice to someone?

Has someone ever given you direction/correction that was hard to hear?  Did you listen?

-          Read 1 Samuel 3:19-21.

What was the name of the place Samuel went to hear from God?

Why do you think he returned there again and again?

Shiloh means: "place of rest"  It was also a city in Ephraim and temporary home of the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle, the place where Samuel grew up.

 

Read Mark 6:31,  Exodus 33:14  Matthew 11:28.

Where is our Shiloh or Rest to be found?

Jesus’ Place of Rest (Shiloh)

- Read Luke 5:16,

- Matthew 14:13, 26:36, 39, 42, & 44.

- John 6:15

What characteristics did Jesus’  “Shiloh” have?

 

 

What characteristics should your personal “Shiloh” have?

 

 

Think about it:

 

What do you need to do to make your place of rest and presence of the Lord possible?  Write a prayer asking the Lord to help you develop your “Shiloh” into a reality.