OUR TRUE KING
Why did Israel want a king?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 8:5, 20)
They wanted to be like the other nations.
(Follow up: Why is it sometimes tempting to do what everyone else is doing?)
What made Saul stand out physically?
(Hint:1 Samuel 9:2)
He was handsome and taller than everyone else.
What did Saul do instead of waiting for Samuel?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 13:8-10)
He offered the burnt offering himself.
Who did Samuel anoint to be the next king?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 16:12-13)
David.
What quality did God value more than Saul's appearance?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 16:7)
A righteous heart.
Who did the Lord say Israel was really rejecting?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 8:7)
The Lord.
(Follow up: What are some ways we can choose God over worldly influences?)
What was Saul searching for when Samuel found him?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 9:3)
His father's lost donkeys.
What did Saul spare when God commanded him to destroy everything?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 15:8-9)
King Agag and the best animals.
Complete this scripture:
"Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the ______."
(Hint: 1 Samuel 16:7)
Heart.
(Follow up: What does this teach us about judging others?)
According to Samuel, what is rebellion compared to?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 15:23)
The sin of witchcraft.
What warning did Samuel give about having a king?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 8:11-18)
A king would take their sons, daughters, land, and possessions.
(Follow up: Why do you think God wanted them to understand the consequences before making their choice?)
Where was Saul hiding when Samuel presented him as king?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 10:22)
Among the baggage (stuff).
(Follow up: What does this tell us about Saul's confidence at the beginning?)
Finish Samuel's statement:
"To obey is better than ______."
(Hint: 1 Samuel 15:22)
Sacrifice.
(Follow up: Why is partial obedience still disobedience?)
How many of Jesse's sons passed before Samuel before David was called?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 16:10-11)
Seven.
(Follow up: Why do you think David wasn't even invited at first?)
What happened to David after Samuel anointed him?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 16:13)
The Spirit of the Lord came upon him.
(Follow up: How can we invite the Spirit into our lives?)
FINAL JEOPARDY
What do you think God wants us to learn from the difference between Saul and David?
(Hint: 1 Samuel 16:7)
God values character more than appearance.
Obedience matters.
The Lord sees who we really are.
God often chooses people differently than the world does.