Saul – The King Who Forgot to Listen
(Nursery/Kindergarten): Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
(Nursery/Kindergarten): What did David use to fight Goliath?
A slingshot and stones
(Nursery/Kindergarten): What were the names of the two brothers?
Cain and Abel
Who was in the boat with the disciples during the storm?
Jesus
(Nursery/Kindergarten): What was burning but didn’t burn up?
A bush
(Primary): What did God tell Saul to do that he didn’t fully obey?
Destroy everything from the enemy’s camp
(Primary): Why did God choose David instead of his older brothers?
Because God looked at his heart
(Primary): What did Cain feel when God liked Abel’s offering?
He felt jealous and angry
(Primary): What did Jesus say to the storm?
“Peace, be still!”
(Primary): Who did God speak to through the burning bush?
Moses
(Primary): Why wasn’t it enough that Saul obeyed part of God’s command?
Because God wants full obedience, not partial
(Primary): What mistake did David make when he was king?
He sinned and tried to cover it up
(Primary): What warning did God give Cain before he sinned?
God told him to be careful because sin was waiting to take over.
(Primary): What should we remember when we feel afraid?
That Jesus is with us and can help us feel calm.
(Primary): What did Moses say to God about speaking to Pharaoh?
“I’m not a good speaker” or “Please send someone else”
(Junior/Senior): What did Saul do when Samuel confronted him about his disobedience?
He made excuses and blamed others
(Junior/Senior): How did David respond after the prophet Nathan told him he had sinned?
He admitted his sin, felt truly sorry, and asked God for forgiveness.
(Junior/Senior): What did Cain do after his envy grew too big?
He hurt his brother Abel
(Junior/Senior): What question did Jesus ask the disciples after calming the storm?
“Why are you afraid? Don’t you have faith?”
(Junior/Senior): What promise did God give to Moses when he felt unsure?
“I will be with you”
(Junior/Senior): What do we learn about God’s priorities from Saul’s story?
God values obedience from the heart more than outward appearances or sacrifices
(Junior/Senior): What does David's full story teach us about God’s forgiveness?
Even after big sin, God forgives when we truly repent
(Junior/Senior): What’s one way we can stop envy before it grows?
By being thankful and choosing to celebrate others
(Junior/Senior): What does this story teach us about fear and faith?
That fear can make us forget God is with us, but faith reminds us who’s in control
(Junior/Senior): Why did God choose Moses even though he didn’t feel confident?
Because God wanted to show that His power works through weak and willing people.