Samuel the Judge
The Book of 1 Samuel is found in the ____________ Testament and is immediately after the Book of ___________ and immediately before the Book of _______________.
(1) Old Testament
(2) Book of Ruth
(3) Book of 2 Samuel
According to 1 Samuel 8:3, did Samuel's sons walk in his ways?
No, they did not.
According to verse 5, what did the elders ask Samuel to give them?
A king
Who spoke to Samuel in the memory verse?
The Lord
What did Samuel tell the people before they received a king?
He warned them what the king would do.
(Fill in the blank) According to 1 Samuel 8:1, Samuel made his sons ___________ over _________.
Judges over Israel
According to verse 3, what did Samuel’s sons chase after instead of doing what was right?
Lucre (dishonest gains), took bribes
According to verse 5, why did the elders say they wanted a king?
To judge them like all the nations
What did God tell Samuel to do regarding the people?
Hearken (listen) to their voice in all that they say to him
According to verses 11-12, what would the king do with their sons?
Take them for his chariots, horsemen, and soldiers
According to 1 Samuel 8:2, what were the names of Samuel's two sons?
Joel and Abiah
According to verse 3, name one sinful thing Samuel's sons did.
(1) Took bribes or
(2) perverted judgment (making unfair or dishonest decisions instead of doing what is right)
According to verse 6, how did Samuel feel about the people's request?
It displeased Samuel
According to the memory verse, whom had the people really rejected?
God
According to verse 13, what would the king do with their daughters?
Make them confectionaries, cooks, and bakers
According to 1 Samuel 8:2, in what city did Samuel's sons judge Israel?
Beersheba
According to verse 4, because of Samuel's sons, who gathered together to speak with Samuel?
The elders of Israel
According to verse 6, what did Samuel do after hearing the people's request?
He prayed unto the Lord
According to the memory verse, the people did not reject ______________.
Samuel
According to verses 14-17, what valuable possessions would the king take from the people?
Their fields, vineyards, olive yards, servants, animals, and a tenth of their possessions
Why should spiritual leaders obey God instead of depending on their position or family name?
Because God wants everyone to follow Him personally.
Being a leader or having a godly family is not enough; you must love and obey God yourself.
According to verses 3-5, how can dishonesty or favoritism by leaders affect the people they serve?
It destroys trust, hurts others, and can lead people away from God's will. God expects leaders to act with integrity and justice.
According to verse 6, why should we pray before responding to disappointing or difficult situations?
Prayer helps us seek God's wisdom rather than react emotionally. God gives direction when we bring our concerns to Him first.
What does the memory verse teach us about saying "no" to God's leadership?
When we refuse to follow God, we are rejecting Him. God wants to lead us because He knows what is best for us.
What can we learn from Israel wanting to be like the other nations?
We should follow God, not the crowd. God's way is always the best.