Background
Why didn’t the Israelites want Samuel’s sons to be the next judges?
They were not like Samuel. They were greedy and dishonest
Who were the Israelites really rejecting when they asked for a king?
God
Who did the Israelites want to be like by having a king?
other nations around them
What warning did Samuel give the people about having a king? What would a king do
Take their young men and women to work for him and fight in the army; tax their crops and animals; take their best animals and servants and land.
Who did God choose to become the first king of Israel? What was his name?
Saul
What tribe was Saul from: Dan, Benjamin, or Judah?
Benjamin
When Saul was chosen to be king, what was he doing?
Hiding by the baggage
What enemy gathered such a large army with chariots and horsemen that the Israelites ran away or hid from them: the Amalekites, the Philistines, or the Moabites?
Philistines
Saul’s men were running away and scattering while he waited seven days for someone to come. Who was Saul waiting for?
Samuel
What did Saul do that was Samuel’s job?
Sacrificed the burnt offering
Who were the only ones that were supposed to offer sacrifices to God?
Priests-like Samuel
God commanded Saul to attack the Amalekites. What was he supposed to do to all the people and possessions of the Amalekites?
Completely destroy them.
What did Saul keep instead of destroying?
King of the Almalekites and the best animals
What sin did Saul commit by keeping Agag and the animals alive?
Disobedience
What did Samuel say would please God: burnt offerings or obedience?
obedience
As a consequence of Saul’s sin, what did God say would happen to Saul’s kingdom?
It would be taken away
What type of man would God give the kingdom to: a stronger man who could fight better, a shorter man who could hide better, or a man after God’s own heart?
A man after God's own heart
Name another consequence of Saul’s bad choices
He lost the friendship and advice of Samuel, lost the Spirit of the Lord, was troubled by a harmful spirit from the Lord.
What did God expect from Saul that he also expects from us?
Complete obedience
How many times did Samuel get up hearing God's voice?
3 times