Samuel
Who prayed for a son and became Samuel's mother?
Sarah/Mary/Hannah/Esther
Hannah
Who was Israel's first king?
Saul
What was David's job before becoming king?
A shepherd
Which city became David's capital?
Galilee, Babylon, Samaria, Jerusalem
Jerusalem
What happened when David fought Goliath?
David struck down Goliath with a rock and a sling. God gave David the victory over the Philistine.
Where did Hannah bring Samuel when he was young?
The tabernacle (the house of the LORD)
Why did Israel ask for a king?
They wanted to be like all of the other nations
Who anointed David as the future king?
Samuel
What special promise did God make to David?
(hint: who would come from the line of David)
One of his descendants would reign forever (Jesus)
What was David's great sin to the man named Uriah? (think of Bathsheba)
David has Uriah killed in the front lines so that he could take Bathsheba as his wife.
Who was the priest who cared for Samuel as a boy?
Solomon/Eli/Aaron/David
Eli
Who anointed Saul as King?
Eli/Samuel/Moses/Isaiah
Samuel
Which giant did David defeat?
Goliath
Who was David's close friend and Saul's son?
Jonathan
Who confronted David about his sin?
and then...
What did David do in response?
David repented and confessed his sins
What happened when God called Samuel during the night?
Samuel answered and listened to God's voice
What was one major problem with Saul?
He didn't want to be king
He often disobeyed God
or He never gave up his throne
He often disobeyed God
Why was David able to defeat Goliath?
He trusted in God alone
Saul was jealous of David and tried to kill him multiple times.
David was a shepherd before he became king. Who does David points towards as being the TRUE shepherd, and how is this person like a shepherd?
David points towards Jesus as being the true shepherd. Jesus cares for, loves, and sacrifices Himself for His sheep.
He is the perfect shepherd.
What important job did Samuel have for God's people?
He was a prophet and leader who spoke God's message
What did Samuel tell Saul God wanted more than sacrifices?
Obedience
What did God look at when choosing David? He wasn't the tallest, the strongest, the oldest...
He looked at David's heart
How was David different from Saul as a king?
David trusted God and repented when he sinned, while Saul repeatedly disobeyed God and refused to listen.
What is one major theme found throughout 1 and 2 Samuel?
God wants faithful hearts and obedience
God is going to send a better David who will reign forever (Jesus)