1 Sam 15 - Part 1
How did God feel about choosing Saul as king? hint (1 Sam 15:11)
I regret that I made Saul King
1 Samuel 10 - God made Saul king - Samuel anoints Saul
vs. 1
The Israelites depart from Egypt and Moses delivers the ten commandments.
Exodus
How did Samuel react to hearing of Saul's disobedience (again)?
He was angry and he cried to God all night (vs. 11)
1 Sam 15:3 Who was Saul commanded to strike down and why?
Amelekites - because they did not help the Israelites when they were leaving Egypt.
1 Sam. 13 - Jonathan defeated the garrison of the Philistines in Geba.
vs. 3
Various military and religious leaders rule of Israel
Judges
What excuse did Saul use for not obeying God's commandment to destroy everything?
"to sacrifice them to the Lord." (vs. 15)
What did Samuel command Saul to do with Amelek?
Do not spare them - man, woman, child, infant nor animal
1 Sam 13 The Philistines gathered 30,000 chariots, 6,000 horseman and troops and encamped in Michmash
vs. 5
The story of the beginning of the world, the first family, and God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Genesis
What was Saul's mission with the Amelekites?
Destroy the sinners because they were reckless towards God's people.
What did Saul spare?
King Agag and the best of the livestock.
1 Sam. 13 Saul offered a sacrifice instead of obeying God.
vs. 9
The story of a young Moabite woman who remains faithful to her mother-in-law.
Ruth
No - Samuel says "to obey is better than sacrifice and to listen than to the fat of rams."
What did Saul set up at Carmel?
A monument for himself (15:12)
1 Sam. 13 God takes away the kingdom from Saul for his disobedience.
vs. 14
Laws pertaining to the Levites, sacrifices and special feast days.
Leviticus
What was the last thing that Samuel said to Saul - 1 Sam 15:35 says Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death.
The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you on this day and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you (vs. 28)