The Israelites Wanted a King
The elders told Samuel he was old, and his sons didn't follow him, and they wanted what?
They wanted a king like all the other nations.
Who was the enemy of Israel that surrounded the city of Jabesh-gilead and threatened the people unless they surrendered?
Ammonites
Saul wanted to pursue the Philistines while they were afraid and made his army promise what?
That they would not eat any food until the battle was over.
Where did God tell Samuel to go to find the new king and why is that important?
God told Samuel to go to Bethlehem which had already been prophesied as the birthplace of Jesus.
When did the evil spirits begin to torment Saul?
When the Spirit of the Lord left Saul.
What did God tell Samuel about their request for a king?
God told Samuel they have not rejected you; they have rejected me as their king.
What did Samuel tell the people of Israel in his final speech to them?
He told the people, worship the Lord with all your heart and do not turn away from Him, and He will not abandon you.
Why did Saul's son, Jonathan, eat honey when he was not to eat anything?
Jonathan had not heard the instructions of his father, the king.
Who was Samuel speaking of when he said, "Certainly this is the king the Lord has selected"?
Samuel said this when he saw Eliab, Jesse's oldest son.
What are at least 2 of the 4 things the servant said about David when he recommended him as the one to play the lyre for the king?
The servant said David was a brave warrior, a great communicator, handsome and that the Lord was with him.
What about Saul made the Israelites shout, "Long live the king!"?
When they saw how tall and impressive he looked.
Why was it disobedient for Saul to offer a burnt offering to God?
According to the law of God, only priests could offer the burnt offerings to God.
God told Saul to attack the Amalekites and destroy everything; how did Saul disobey?
He saved the best animals.
What did God say was the difference in the way humans see people and the way He sees people?
God said people see the outside, the appearance, but He sees the heart.
How did David respond when asked to serve Saul?
Even though he knew he was to be king, David humbled himself to serve King Saul faithfully.
Name at least 2 of the things God told Samuel to warn the people about the king's power or rights.
The king will take your sons for his army, your daughters to serve in his house, your best fields, your servants, a tenth of your crops and fields.
All who trust in Jesus will be saved and receive changed hearts that what?
Hearts that want to obey God.
When Samuel confronted Saul about his disobedience, what did Saul say or do?
Saul made the excuse that he saved the best animals to sacrifice to the Lord.
How many sons did Jesse present to Samuel which were not chosen?
Seven
How did the king feel about David's service?
Saul sent word to Jesse to let David remain with him because the evil spirits left when David played the lyre and Saul had come to value his help.
How did Samuel know who was to be the king?
God told Samuel at this time tomorrow I will send a Benjamite to be the king and up walked Saul just like God said.
What happened when Saul heard what the Ammonites had done?
The Spirit of God came up on him then he gathered a large army and defeated the Ammonites.
What did Samuel say to Saul's excuse?
Samuel said that to obey is better than sacrifice; to obey shows our love for God and that we trust His ways.
What did Jesse say when asked if he had any other sons?
He said, "Yes, my youngest son, David, but he is out tending sheep."
How did King Jesus humble himself?
Left heaven to come to earth, washed the feet of the disciples and died on the cross for punishment of our sins.