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Introduction to 1 SamuelJanuary 12-13, 20221. Share a short personal story from your Christmas season.2. The book of 1 Samuel continues to tell God’s beautiful story of love and salvation forhumankind as He establishes the monarchy in Israel. His story is told through three mainpeople: Samuel, Saul and David. Read 1 Samuel 1:5, 8-20 to learn about the birth of Samuel,the last judge. What did Hannah, Samuel’s mother, do about her distress from beingchildless?3. When Samuel is a young child, Hannah honors her vow of dedicating Samuel to the Lord andleaves him with Eli the priest. Read 1 Samuel 2:1-3, which is part of Hannah’s prayer ofpraise. List the characteristics of God in these verses.Why do you think praising God is so important?Share some ways you incorporate praising God into your daily life.4. What do the following verses reveal about Samuel’s relationship with God? 1 Samuel 2:1821, 26; 3:19-21; 7:7-9, 15-17.Read 1 Samuel 8:4-7. After God ruled Israel through judges for over 300 years, what do thepeople of Israel ask for now? What do they say are the reasons for their request?In 1 Samuel 8:10-18, Samuel tells them the hardships that will occur under the reign of aking, but they still ask for a king. What deeper meaning for their request do you find in 1Samuel 8:19-22?5. Read 1 Samuel 9:1-4. Discuss all you learn about Saul from these verses.6. Read 1 Samuel 9:5-10. What is Samuel’s reputation among the Israelites?7. Read 1 Samuel 9:15-17. God makes it clear to Samuel that He has chosen Saul to reign overIsrael. What characteristics of God do you see in these verses? Share some specific times inyour life when you have been aware of these attributes of God.8. Read 1 Samuel 9:18-21. What positive character quality do you see in Saul’s response toSamuel?9. Thinking back over this lesson, what one thing about Samuel do you most admire?
1 SAMUEL 10-11January 19-20, 20221. Read the private conversation between Samuel and Saul in 1 Samuel 9:27–10:8. Describe thegesture performed by Samuel.To prophesy is to speak divinely inspired words or to speak God’s message. Samuelexpresses prophetic words from God in the form of a question in 10:1. What is Goddeclaring?What specific responsibilities does Samuel state pertaining to the role of king (or prince) ofIsrael?2. In 1 Samuel 10:2-6, Samuel foretells three immediate signs that will confirm God’s messageto Saul. Record the details from each sign predicted in the following verses.1 Samuel 10:21 Samuel 10:3-41 Samuel 10:5-6Compare these three signs and write down any patterns or escalations you observe.Has God ever confirmed His direction in your life using a series of events? Share thatexperience with your group and write down how these events affected you.3. Samuel’s instructions reveal a unique relationship that will exist between Israel’s prophetsand Israel’s kings. Look carefully at 1 Samuel 10:7-8. Who is giving the instructions towhom?What is he instructing?
1 Samuel 10-11 January 19-20, 2022Page 24. Read 1 Samuel 10:9-16 and list the immediate events that validate Samuel’s message to Saul.Gibeah is Saul’s hometown, and he is well known there. How do the hometown peoplerespond to these events?What explanation do you find in verses 9-10 for Saul’s new ability?5. God was currently leading Israel as their God and King, and He was using divinely appointedjudges to lead them militarily and spiritually. Look back at 1 Samuel 8:1-5 and describeIsrael’s situation and their elders’ desire.Read 1 Samuel 10:17-24 where God speaks to Israel through Samuel. Of what past activitiesdoes God remind the Israelites in verse 18?How does God describe their request for a king in 1 Samuel 10:19? How would you describeit, given God’s activity in their past?Reflect and record some of God’s gracious activity in your own life. What role does memoryplay in your present devotion and obedience to God?6. Describe the process God uses to identify Israel’s first king in 1 Samuel 10:20-24.This process began with Israel’s request, but who is clearly choosing Israel’s king?7. Read 1 Samuel 10:25-27 and note the two responses to God’s choice of Saul as king.8. The Ammonites were Israel’s enemy and Jabesh-gilead was part of Israel’s territory. Sauland the tribe of Benjamin also have family ties and history with this area. Read 1 Samuel11:1-4 and list the events that occur when Nahash the Ammonite threatens the people ofJabesh-gilead.
1 Samuel 10-11 January 19-20, 2022Page 39. How does Saul respond to this news in 1 Samuel 11:5-7?How do the people of Israel respond?How do you see the Spirit of God working in this instance?10. Read 1 Samuel 11:8-11 and describe Israel’s victory over the Ammonites, which is alsoSaul’s first public act as anointed king.Look back at the Israelite’s desire expressed in 1 Samuel 8:19-20. How might this event inJabesh-gilead affect their trust in Saul as king?11. All Israel assembles in a celebratory fashion to reaffirm Saul as king. Read about this inSamuel 11:12-15. Look carefully at verses 12-14 and note the way leadership is sharedbetween Samuel and Saul.As the people focus on vengeance toward Saul’s detractors, how does Saul redirect them?Saul shows wise leadership as he directs the people’s attention to the goodness of God.Consider and record whom you might lead by helping them focus on God’s goodness.12. What was the emotion among the people in Gilgal?How do you see God’s grace and faithfulness demonstrated to Israel in these events?13. Write out a personal prayer request in one or two sentences to share with your small group.
1 SAMUEL 12-13January 26-27, 20221. List a few specific blessings in your life that are results of your obedience to God.2. Samuel was a prophet who chose obedience to God. Read 1 Samuel 12:1-5. What point isSamuel making to the people of Israel in terms of his character?Even though Samuel describes himself as old and gray, what should Israel recognize aboutSamuel’s ability to continue to be used by God in their midst?3. Samuel also speaks of the beginning of a monarchy in Israel in 1 Samuel 12:1-2. Samuelwould be the final judge of Israel and Saul would be the first king of Israel. Who demandedto be ruled by a king as other nations were ruled, according to 12:1?Why was this a very foolish demand? Read Deuteronomy 7:6 and 7:11 for insight.4. Read 1 Samuel 12:6-11. Who was the faithful Hero of Israel in these verses, and what weresome of His mighty acts?List some of the faithless acts of Israel in 1 Samuel 12:6-11.What is one of the most faithless acts of Israel, considering God’s faithfulness? Read 1Samuel 12:12-13.What words would you use to describe the love of God in 1 Samuel 12:6-13?
1 Samuel 12-13 January 26-27, 2022Page 25. In order for Israel to experience God’s future blessings they would need to make specificchoices. What are these choices, according to 1 Samuel 12:14-15?In what ways have these verses proven true even in your life today?6. Read 1 Samuel 12:16-19. What word does Samuel use to describe Israel’s desire for a king?Samuel wants Israel to recognize that God alone is the source of all their blessings. What didthe people realize when they once again witnessed the power of God as He sent thunder andrain from heaven?The consequences of our disobedience often feel like storms oppressing our lives. How canthese experiences be used by God to grow us spiritually? Read Hebrews 12:7-11.7. Read 1 Samuel 12:20-22. These verses display the reality that our past sin does not disqualifyus from future blessings. When considering the actions Samuel presented to Israel in theseverses, what actions restore our relationship with God?Like God, Samuel also maintained a heart for the people of Israel. Read 1 Samuel 12:23-25and list his promises and his warnings.
1 Samuel 12-13 January 26-27, 2022Page 38. 1 Samuel 13:1 is best translated Saul was years old when he began to reign and he reignedtwo years over Israel. Read about King Saul’s beginning battle with the Philistines in 1Samuel 13:2-7. Record the details of the following events.Saul organizing an armyJonathan defeating the garrison of the PhilistinesThe Philistines’ response to Israel’s victoryThe Israelites’ response to the Philistines’ actions9. In 1 Samuel 10:8, Samuel had instructed Saul to wait for him in Gilgal to give offerings tothe Lord. Read this verse along with 1 Samuel 13:8-14. What do we learn about Saul as heperformed the priestly task of offering community sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel?What will be the severe consequence of Saul’s disobedience to God, according to Samuel?What kind of man did God desire to lead His people Israel? Read 1 Samuel 13:13-14 again.10. Read 1 Samuel 13:15-18. What do we realize about Israel’s confidence in God when we readthat only 600 men were still present with King Saul?What might be the ways our obedience to God is connected to our confidence in God?Israel’s enemy raided them from three different directions. What are some of the innerenemies that attack us from all directions when we have lost confidence in God?11. Read 1 Samuel 13:19-23 and record a major disadvantage Israel faced in this battle.Why must we place our hope in God alone when facing life’s battles? Read Psalm 27:1-3, 5.12. Write out a personal prayer request in one or two sentences to share with your small group.
1 SAMUEL 14February 2-3, 20221. Share a time when you or someone you know followed God in a difficult circumstance withfaith and confidence.What do you think makes it possible to have a courageous faith?2. Read 1 Samuel 14:1-7. Who are the main characters in this narrative?What does Jonathan propose to his armor-bearer?What makes this proposal risky? What makes this proposal an act of faith?As Jonathan plans a raid on the enemy, what do you learn about Saul and his companions?3. Look back at 1 Samuel 2:12, 30-36. Ahijah, who is with Saul, is the great-grandson of Eli,whose family was removed from the priesthood and replaced with Samuel. Compare Saul’scompanions with Jonathan’s lone supporter on his secret mission.4. Read 1 Samuel 14:8-15. Summarize Jonathan’s plan.What insight do you gain into Jonathan’s relationship with the Lord from his wordsin verse 10?Who does Jonathan view as the true leader of their mission?How can you trust God more to be the true leader of your life and future? Read Deuteronomy31:6; Psalm 23:1-3; and Proverbs 3:5-6.
1 Samuel 14 February 2-3, 2022Page 25. Read 1 Samuel 14:12-14 again. When the Philistines invite Jonathan and his armor-bearer tocome up to their camp, what does Jonathon conclude?How is Jonathan’s faith in God as Israel’s deliverer proven to be justified?6. Read 1 Samuel 14:16-23. Contrast Jonathan’s pursuit of the Philistines with Saul’s delayedaction in verses 16-19. What do their different actions reveal about their desire to followGod’s will in pursuing Israel’s enemies?How does Saul discover Jonathan’s secret mission?When Saul enters the battle, what supernatural events do they observe among the enemy?Look back at 1 Samuel 14:20.How does Jonathan’s faith prove to be the winning battle strategy?7. What circumstances or battles in your life have required you to depend on the Lord to bringvictory?Share some ways you can strengthen your faith so you head into life’s battles with theconfidence, courage and faith of Jonathan.8. After reading 1 Samuel 14:24-30, evaluate Saul’s leadership as a king and a commander.Record the reasons for your evaluation.How does Jonathan unknowingly violate Saul’s vow?After hearing the vow made by Saul, what is Jonathan’s assessment of his father’sleadership?
1 Samuel 14 February 2-3, 2022Page 39. Read 1 Samuel 14:31-35. The Mosaic Law forbade eating meat without the blood drainedfrom it. How does Saul’s poor leadership play a role in the sin of the Israelites?What action does Saul take to make amends for their sin of violating the law?10. Read 1 Samuel 14:36-46. What conclusion does Saul reach when the Lord is silentconcerning future victories over Israel’s enemies?Saul’s vow issued about fasting on the day of the attack was his own rule, not God’s law.What does his willingness to execute his son Jonathan reveal about the importance he placeson his own rules rather than on God’s will?How do Saul’s men make a better choice? What do they understand that Saul does not?11. Read 1 Samuel 14:47-52. Although Saul wages war against Israel’s enemies, what insightdoes verse 52 give about where he places his trust as he leads Israel into battle?12. Think back on chapter 14 and write out one sentence that describes Jonathan, and onesentence that describes Saul.What characteristics of Jonathan would you like to cultivate? What characteristics of Saulwould you like to guard against?13. Write out a personal prayer request in one or two sentences to share with your small group.
1 SAMUEL 15-16February 9-10, 20221. The kingship of Israel experiences challenges and transitions from its very beginning.Chapters 15 and 16 of 1 Samuel mark a key turning point in that kingship. Read 1 Samuel15:1. What is the important word in this command for Saul?2. Read 1 Samuel 15:2-9. What does God command King Saul to do in 1 Samuel 15:3?What is the reason for God’s call to justice? Read 1 Samuel 15:2, Exodus 17:8-16 andDeuteronomy 25:17-19.What do you learn about God through this story of justice?3. Read 1 Samuel 15:10-22. Record how Saul grieves the Lord in verses 10-11.How does Saul continue to dishonor God in verse 12?What grieves Samuel about Saul in verse 19?4. Read 1 Samuel 15:22-23. What does the Lord desire more than burnt offerings, sacrifices andthe fat of rams?What are the consequences of Saul’s disobedience?Share a time in your life when you experienced the blessing of obedience, or a time youexperienced the consequences of disobedience.
1 Samuel 15-16 February 9-10, 2022Page 25. Read 1 Samuel 15:24-35. What is the reason Saul gives for disobeying God’s instructions in1 Samuel 15:24?When are you most tempted to listen to the voices of other people instead of God’s Word?What most helps you to listen to and obey God’s Word instead of the voices of other people?6. Read 1 Samuel 16:1 along with 1 Samuel 15:26-28. What do you learn about the kingship ofIsrael?Read also 1 Samuel 16:2-5. How does Samuel initially feel about the assignment God gavehim?How does God respond to Samuel’s concern?Does Samuel obey or disobey God’s Word?7. Read 1 Samuel 16:6-13. We see God’s priority in choosing the new king. In your own words,summarize 1 Samuel 16:7.David had an imperfect but incredible heart for the Lord. In the following verses, what doyou learn about David’s heart and obedience?1 Chronicles 29:10, 17-19Psalm 86:11-12Acts 13:16-22The word “heart” used in the Bible is more than just feelings. It is the deep motivations,intentions and trajectory of a person’s life—the “real” you. We see a significant difference inSaul’s heart and David’s heart in 1 Samuel 15-16. Read the following verses and describewhat you learn about the heart.Jeremiah 17:9-10Ezekiel 36:25-27Matthew 22:34-40Luke 6:43-45
1 Samuel 15-16 February 9-10, 2022Page 38. We must take a careful look at our own hearts and not be fooled by them. Ask the Holy Spiritto show you areas in your own heart where you have produced good fruit and some areaswhere you have produced bad fruit.What steps can you take to incline your heart toward the Lord? Ask the Holy Spirit for help.9. Reread 1 Samuel 16:12-13. Though he will not rule until many years later, David is anointedas Israel’s next king. This event is significant in the life of Israel and the entire Bible. Itpoints to the King of Kings, Jesus. In the following verses, what connections do you seebetween David’s life and kingship and that of Jesus?Isaiah 9:6-7Matthew 1:1Luke 1:32-3310. Read 1 Samuel 16:13-23. In verses 13-14, what two significant events occur?How is David described by one of the young men in 1 Samuel 16:18?We see the Holy Spirit use David right away. How does David serve Saul?How does Saul respond to David in 1 Samuel 16:21-22?11. In 1 Samuel 15-16, obedience, the heart and the Holy Spirit are interconnected. How haveyou experienced these three at work together in your life?12. Write out a personal prayer request in one or two sentences to share with your small group.
1 Samuel 12-13 January 26-27, 2022 Page 3 8. 1 Samuel 13:1 is best translated Saul was years old when he began to reign and he reigned two years over Israel. Read about King Saul’s beginning battle with the Philistines in 1 Samuel 13:2-7. Record the
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