Samuel & Saul
Who was the prophet who anointed Israel's first king?
Samuel
What town did Samuel visit to find the next king?
Bethlehem
Which people did Goliath fight for?
The Philistines
What was the name of Saul's son who became David's close friend?
Jonathan
When God chose David to be king, what did He say mattered more than someone's outward appearance
Their heart
Who was Israel's first king?
Saul
Who was David's father?
Jesse
What did David use to strike Goliath?
A sling and a stone
Why did Saul become jealous of David?
David's victories and popularity made Saul feel threatened
Why was David willing to fight Goliath even though the rest of Israel's army was afraid?
He trusted that God would help him, just as God had protected him from lions and bears.
What did Samuel say was better than sacrifice?
Obedience
What was David doing when Samuel first visited his family?
Tending sheep
What past dangers helped David trust God?
God had delivered him from a lion and a bear
What did David cut off in the cave instead of killing Saul?
A corner of Saul's robe
Both Saul and David made mistakes. What important difference do we see in how they responded when confronted about their sins?
Saul often made excuses and blamed others, while David eventually acknowledged his sin and repented before God.