Israel Wants a King
Who was the prophet and judge of Israel before Saul?
Samuel
Who became Israel’s first king?
Saul
What was Saul commanded to destroy in 1 Samuel 15?
The Amalekites and all they possessed
Who did Samuel anoint after Saul?
David
What quality did Saul show early in his life that we can learn from?
Humility
What did the Israelites ask Samuel to give them?
A king
What tribe was Saul from?
Benjamin
Which Amalekite king did Saul spare?
agag
In what city did Samuel find David?
Bethlehem
What is one blessing that comes from obeying the Lord promptly?
Guidance, protection, trust, etc.
Why did the people want a king?
To be like other nations
What did Saul do that showed humility before becoming king?
Hid among the baggage / considered himself unimportant
What animals did Saul keep instead of destroying?
The best sheep and oxen
What was David doing when Samuel came?
Shepherding sheep
How can we show that we trust God instead of following the crowd?
Keep commandments even when others don’t
How did Samuel feel when the people requested a king?
He was displeased and prayed to the Lord
What command did Saul disobey in 1 Samuel 13?
He offered the sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel
Finish the phrase: “To obey is better than _____.”
Sacrifice
Complete the scripture: “Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the _____.”
Heart
What does “the Lord looketh on the heart” teach us about judging others?
We shouldn’t judge by appearances alone
According to the Lord, who were the people really rejecting?
The Lord as their King
What important blessing did Saul lose because of his disobedience?
His kingdom would not continue through his family
What did Samuel compare rebellion to?
The sin of witchcraft/divination
Why did the Lord reject David’s older brothers?
The Lord chose based on the heart, not appearance or stature
Name one way these chapters point us to Jesus Christ.
Christ is the perfect King, perfect Shepherd, perfectly obedient Son, etc.