What prophet appointed the first king of Israel?
The Prophet Samuel.
Would Sauls royal line endure?
No, because God rejected him as king
Who would be chosen as the next King of Israel?
David
Who was the great warrior of the Philistines?
Goliath the giant
What song would the people come to sing about King Saul and David?
Saul has killed his 1000s and David his 10000s
Why did the people want a king over them?
They wanted to be like all the other nations
What was Sauls first sin?
Offering an unlawful sacrifice
Where was David from and from what tribe did he belong?
He was from Bethlehem of the tribe of Judah.
What was Goliaths challenge?
A one to one fight to the death the victor would be the ruler of the other nation
How did King Saul react to the song they sang about him and David?
He grew jealous of David and sought to kill him
Who was selected to be the first king of Israel?
Saul
What was Sauls second sin?
He did not obey the Lord when he was commanded to completely destroy the Amalekites
After being anointed King of Israel what happened to David?
He came to serve King Saul by playing the lyre whenever Saul was tormented by an evil spirit.
Why was David so courageous to fight against Goliath?
He knew that God would deliver him and be with him as he fought for the name of the Lord who Goliath had defied.
Did David fight back against King Saul?
No he evaded him and left him in the Lord’s hands
What type of nation was Israel before Saul was king?
A Theocracy
How did Saul respond when confronted with his sin?
He excused it rather then repent
How did David serve King Saul?
In humility not seeking the throne but waiting patiently for the Lords will
How did David defeat Goliath?
With a sling and a stone and by using Goliaths sword to behead him
After Saul had died and David was king what did he want to do?
David wanted to build a house for the Lord
What physical attribute set Saul apart from all other Israelites?
He was a head taller then anyone else
What type of man would God choose to be the next King?
A man after God’s own heart.
What town did the Prophet Samuel live in?
Ramah
How did David come against Goliath?
In the name of the LORD of Armies (1 Samuel 17:45)
What did God do for David?
He made a house for David and told him his line will always rule over Israel