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The Sons of Eli
Who was Hophni and Phinehas?
“To obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams”
Who is Samuel? — “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying His voice? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.” (1 Samuel 15:22)
After hearing that the Ark was taken, what happened to Eli
What is he fell backward and died?
Why did Saul lose his position as king after the command concerning the Amalekites
What is because he did not fully obey the Lord and spared what he was told to destroy?
The chapter where the Ark of God is returned after causing trouble among the Philistines
What is chapter 6?
Scene 1
Act out: Eli hearing the Ark was captured and dying
🚫 Do NOT say: Eli, Ark, died
A: What is Eli hearing the Ark was captured and dying?
What was the name of the child born after the Ark was captured
Who is Ichabod?
“I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.”
Who is Saul? — “I have sinned, for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord and your words, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice.” (1 Samuel 15:24)
After Saul offered the sacrifice instead of waiting, what message did Samuel give him about his kingdom
What is that his kingdom would not continue?
Why did the Philistines move the Ark from Ashdod to Gath and then to Ekron
What is because the Lord’s hand brought affliction and panic wherever the Ark was kept?
The chapter where Saul offers a sacrifice instead of waiting and is told his kingdom will not continue
What is chapter 13?
Scene 2
Act out: Saul offering a sacrifice instead of waiting
🚫 Do NOT say: Saul, sacrifice, Samuel
A: What is Saul offering a sacrifice instead of waiting?
From what tribe was Saul
What is Benjamin?
"Am I not a Benjamite, from the least of the tribes of Israel?"
Who is Saul? — “Am I not a Benjamite, from the least of the tribes of Israel? And is not my clan the humblest of all? Why then have you spoken to me in this way?” (1 Samuel 9:21)
After David was anointed by Samuel, what happened to him spiritually
What is the Spirit of the Lord came upon him from that day forward?
Why did the Philistines move the Ark from Ashdod to Gath and then to Ekron
What is because the Lord’s hand brought affliction and panic wherever the Ark was kept?
The chapter where Saul is given a command regarding the Amalekites but does not fully carry it out
What is chapter 15?
Scene 3
Act out: Samuel confronting Saul for disobedience
🚫 Do NOT say: Samuel, Saul, sin, disobey
A: What is Samuel confronting Saul for disobedience?
What did David bring to his brothers on the battlefield
What is food (bread and cheese)?
“Fill your horn with oil, and go; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite..."
Who is the Lord? — “Fill your horn with oil, and go; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” (1 Samuel 16:1)What is sacrifice?
After the Ark was placed in the house of Dagon, what happened the next morning
What is Dagon had fallen face down before the Ark?
Why was David not present when Samuel first looked at Jesse’s sons
What is because he was out tending the sheep?
The chapter where a shepherd is brought in from the fields and anointed among his brothers
What is chapter 16?
Scene 4
Act out: Ark being moved because of affliction
🚫 Do NOT say: Ark, Philistines, cities
A: What is the Ark being moved because of affliction?
Who went before Goliath carrying equipment
Who is his shield bearer?
“Provide for me a man who can play skillfully, and bring him to me.”
Who is Saul? — “Provide for me a man who can play skillfully, and bring him to me.” Then one of the young men said, “I have seen a son of Jesse… skillful in playing.” (1 Samuel 16:17–18)
After David struck Goliath and he fell, what did David do next
What is he took Goliath’s sword and cut off his head?
Why was judgment pronounced on Eli and his household
What is because Eli knew his sons were sinning and did not restrain them?
The chapter where a young man defeats a Philistine champion and later cuts off his head
What is chapter 17?
Scene 5
Act out: David being anointed
🚫 Do NOT say: David, Samuel, oil, king
A: What is David being anointed?