Session 1
What did Israel ask Samuel for?
a king
What was the main point of this lesson?
depending on ourselves will always lead to failure
what was the main point?
our obedience to God must be complete
What did God tell Samuel He looks at instead of outward appearances?
The Heart
What happened to Saul when David played the lyre
He felt relieved, and the evil spirit left him
Why was Samuel upset by Isreal's request?
They rejected God's leadership
Why did Saul decide to offer the sacrifice himself?
because the people were scattering, he was afraid and Samuel has not arrived yet
What did Saul keep instead of fully obeying God?
He spared King Agag and kept the best sheep. goats, cattle and animals
Which son did Samuel first think would become king because of his appearance?
Eliab
What was the main point of this session?
becoming more like Jesus will lead us to serve others in humility
why did Isreal want to be like the other nations?
to fit in and trust human leadership
Why was Saul's sacrifice considered disobedience even though sacrifices were good?
because Saul disobeyed God's command and acted without waiting for Samuel. His actions were rooted in fear and rebellion instead of obedience.
finish the verse, to obey is better than _____________
sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22)
What was David doing when Samuel came to anoint a king?
Shepherding / watching the sheep
Why is it surprising that David served Saul after being anointed king?
because David knew he would one day replace Saul as king
Why would God allow Israel to choose something harmful?
Free will and learning through consequences
What did Saul's sacrifices reveal about his heart?
They revealed an unrepentant heart that blamed others instead of taking responsibility for sin.
What was the evidence that Saul disobeyed God, even though he claimed he obeyed?
Samuel could hear the sheep, goats, and cattle that Saul kept alive.
why did Samuel wrongly assume Eliab was the one Go chose as king?
because Eliab looked strong and impressive outwardly, and Samuel judged by appearance instead of the heart.
why is the phrase "The Lord is with Him" significant in David's story?
It showed that God's presence and favor were evident in David's life
What does it mean to be "in the world but not of the world"?
living among culture without following sinful values
How did Saul's impatience affect more than just himself?
His disobedience affected the entire nation of Israel and created ripple effects that impacted others for years to come.
Why did Saul's partial obedience matter so much in the future?
Because Amalekite survivors continued to become enemies of Isreal and later Haman planned to destroy the Jews
What was the Christ Connection between David and Jesus?
David looked ordinary outside bit was chosen by God; Jesus also looked ordinary but is the Savior of the World
What was the Christ connection?
Even though David would become king, he faithfully served Saul. In a greater way, Jesus humbled himself, served others, and died on the cross for sin