1 Samuel Charts

GOD USES SIMPLE OBJECTS

1 Samuel 17:40

God often uses simple, ordinary objects to accomplish his tasks in the world. It is important only that they be dedicated to him for his use. What do you have that God can use? Anything and everything is a possible “instrument” for him.

A rod (Exodus 4:2-4)

Who Used It? Moses

How Was It Used? To work miracles before Pharaoh

Trumpets (Joshua 6:3-5)

Who Used It? Joshua

How Was It Used? To flatten the walls of Jericho

A fleece (Judges 6:36-40)

Who Used It? Gideon

How Was It Used? To confirm God’s will

Trumpets, jars, and torches (Judges 7:19-22)

Who Used It? Gideon

How Was It Used? To defeat the Midianites

Jawbone (Judges 15:15)

Who Used It? Samson

How Was It Used? To kill 1,000 Philistines

Smooth stone (1 Samuel 17:40)

Who Used It? David

How Was It Used? To slay Goliath

Olive oil (2 Kings 4:1-7)

Who Used It? Elisha

How Was It Used? To demonstrate God’s power to provide

A river (2 Kings 5:9-14)

Who Used It? Elisha

How Was It Used? To heal a man of leprosy

Linen loincloth (Jeremiah 13:1-11)

Who Used It? Jeremiah

How Was It Used? As an object lesson of God’s wrath

Clay jar (Jeremiah 19:1-13)

Who Used It? Jeremiah

How Was It Used? As an object lesson of God’s wrath

Iron pan, water, and food (Ezekiel 4:1-17)

Who Used It? Ezekiel

How Was It Used? As an object lesson of judgment

Five loaves and two fish (Mark 6:30-44)

Who Used It? Jesus

How Was It Used? To feed a crowd of over 5,000 people