Samuel's Warning
What did Samuel promise to keep doing for the people even though they asked for a king?
He would keep praying for them and teaching them the right way.
Who was Saul’s son that fought bravely against the Philistines?
Jonathon
When Jonathan and his armor-bearer attacked, what happened to the Philistines?
They became afraid and confused
What people did Saul fail to completely destroy as God commanded?
What job did David do before being chosen by God?
Shepard
What did Samuel tell the people would happen if they and their king obeyed the Lord?
They would continue following the Lord and prosper.
What mistake did Saul make when he offered the burnt offering at Gilgal?
He offered it himself instead of waiting for Samuel.
Who went with Jonathan when he went to fight the Philistines?
His Armorbearer
What did Saul keep alive instead of destroying?
King Agag and the best animals and goods.
How tall was Goliath described to be?
Over 9 feet tall
What did Samuel remind the people God had done for them?
He brought them out of Egypt and saved them from their enemies.
What foolish oath did Saul put on the people during battle?
He would curse anyone who ate before Saul finished avenging his enemies.
How many Philistines did Jonathan and his armor-bearer kill in their first attack?
About twenty men.
What excuse did Saul give for sparing the best animals?
He said they were to be sacrificed to the Lord.
What did David use to defeat Goliath, and what did he do after Goliath fell?
He used a sling and stone, then cut off Goliath’s head with his sword.
What did the people realize their sin was?
Asking God for a king.
Who did Samuel refer to when he said, The Lord has sought for himself a man after his own heart.
David
What was the sign Jonathan looked for to know if the Lord had given the Philistines into their hands?
If the Philistines invited them to come up.
What did Samuel say is better than sacrifice?
To obey is better than sacrifice.
What did David say the Lord had rescued him from before, giving him courage to face Goliath?
A lion and a bear
What sign did God send during the wheat harvest to confirm Samuel’s warning?
Thunder and rain
Who almost died because of Saul’s oath, and how was he saved?
Jonathan, but the people rescued him from being put to death.
What did Jonathon mean when he said, "For nothing restrains the Lord from saving by many or by few.”
Gods power is not limited to a number he can save through anyone.
What happened to Saul after he rejected God’s command?
God rejected him as king.
Why did David originally go to the battlefield?