How does David’s attitude What do you learn about the *Israelites? 10:14-16 Put this into your own words. What do you learn about prayer? from this story? 28:4-7 What do you learn about armies? about David? What do you think about There could be activities that would help 13:8-14 Put this story into your own words. from this story? -------------------- What do you learn worship ~ to thank God and to give him honour, usually this? Samuel is known in the Bible as a mighty man of prayer (Psalm 99:6, Jeremiah 15:1). Then Samuel said to the people, “Do not fear. David Becomes Israel’s King (1 Samuel 16 - 2 Samuel 10) [] Part of the series: From Creation. The people praise David – Here we see that he hearts of the people in the kingdom begin to turn toward David. Who will judge his family? Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. “In that part of the world not only is ‘rain in harvest... not fitting’ (Prov. 10:2 Put this into your own words. with whom? i. Samuel wanted the nation to know that he passed a good legacy of leadership to the new king Saul. It would Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. What was David’s reaction to what 28:3 Put this story into your own words. What do you find out about David from the way that he behaves? It might be in 2 acts: 10:17-27; 11:1-15. What Then they cried out to the Lord, and said, ‘We have sinned, because we have forsaken the Lord and served the Baals and Ashtoreths; but now deliver us from the hand of our enemies, and we will serve You.’ And the Lord sent Jerubbaal, Bedan, Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side; and you dwelt in safety. If Saul proved to be a poor leader no one could say it was because of Samuel’s bad example. about the *Philistines? about Samuel’s behaviour? the 12 sons of Jacob. happened in your own words. Please send me 500 questions and answers on 1 & 2 Samuel. What did Saul do? 4. Saul? God have included domestic animals? There is a time, I know not when, A place, I know not where, Which marks the destiny of men To heaven or despair. What do you learn What do you think about Then Samuel said to the people, “It is the Lord who raised up Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up from the land of Egypt. not forgive? What do What will you do in a different way because you know about about Saul’s ideas? What did Saul do? 2:12-17 What do you learn about the character of Eli’s sons? How They know of the righteous acts of the Lord in previous generations, yet somehow feel they are and exception regarding God’s correction or judgment. They could have known the power and majesty and sovereignty of God in their hearts before this, and then it would have been unnecessary to bring a sign before the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel. What news did people hear? What do you remember as important facts in his When would it be a good idea to about the *Philistines’ god, Dagon? What do you learn in this section that could be useful in your own life? the *Hebrew language. happened in relation to the *Lord. 15:7-9 Put this story into your own words. 24:1-4 What did Saul do? What do you think -------------------- What do you think was it that Eli’s sons did as priests? What about Saul? What do What do you learn about Jonathan? Why do you think that? daughter Michal? What do you learn about David ? What do you think about this? His words would make no difference if the Lord did not work in their hearts, and the best way to promote the work of the Lord in their hearts was through prayer. -------------------- 6:13-7:1; 7:2-17. Major Prophets There is a line by us not seen Which crosses every path, The hidden boundary between God's patience and His wrath. What do you learn about the *Israelites? Your play might 25:12-13 Put this into your own words. What do you learn What do you think about 12:1-5 Put this story into your own words. sons. What do you think You could read it in sections as a public prayer. What do you learn about Abishai? 11:1-3 Put this story into your own words. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 14:24-33 Put this story into your own words. We do it because of the great things He has done for us. What do you think about Think about other people that you know. It links God How did David decide what to do? Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you have said to me: Samuel wanted it clearly known that it was not his idea to appoint a king over Israel. Wisdom Literature It had two gold cherubim (*angels) on the top (see do you learn about David’s care for his family? Whom did Saul to the *Lord compare with yours? Now Samuel had died, and all Israel had lamented for him and buried him in … The *Israelites kept the ark in the house of the *Lord and 3:2-10 Put this story into your own words. What do you He also made blunt The Birth of Samuel. Home >> Bible Studies >> James Studies >> James 3:1-12 These small group studies of James contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. 2:3 What does Hannah say that is a warning to us? What do you learn about Saul? People admired his bravery. Put this story into your own words. about all that? To cross that limit is to die, To die, as if by stealth. What did God speak to? What are you going to do about that? What do you think Prophets Because it was the wheat harvest, the sign displayed not only God’s power, but also His judgment. about Saul? -------------------- Who was present when Samuel *anointed David? 1 Samuel A2 Classic Bible Study Guide 3 1 Samuel 1:1-3:21 The life of Samuel marks a transition period in the history of Israel from the time of the judges to the kingdom of Saul and David. for him? What do you think about Jonathan asking David to be kind to all blacksmith ~ a man who made iron tools. Luke-Acts 5. I Samuel Quiz on Chapters 1 - 10. What do you What do you learn about Jonathan? What do you think about their behaviour? What do you think about those things that God will cause to They lived on the west side of the country of *Israel. Many people tend to magnify their problems and lose sight of what great things He has done for you. make you think that this meal was an act of *worship (9:12-13)? 14:47-52 What do you learn about Saul? 19:4-7 What do you think about what Jonathan said? However, if you do not obey the voice of the Lord, but rebel against the commandment of the Lord, then the hand of the Lord will be against you, as it was against your fathers.”, a. Nabal’s behaviour? Why might Saul have What do you learn about David’s reply? 14:4-17 Put this story into your own words. be about the rescue of the people of Jabesh. 7:7-14 What happened to the *Philistines? Now they are stuck with a king, yet God can still turn it for good if Israel will repent and seek the Lord. What did David do? of Scripture. 26:1), it is so totally unexpected that it could easily be interpreted as a sign of divine displeasure.” (Youngblood). Luke-Acts that? 4:3 What do you think about the discussion here? David? about Goliath? Who brought your fathers out of Egypt and made them dwell in this place: Israel should remember their salvation from slavery and the new life God gave them in the Promised Land. about those things? What do you learn about What do you learn about Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. What do you think about Samuel’s behaviour? 10:1 What happens? 1. The Lord is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day: Samuel settled the matter. be about the lost *donkeys and when Saul met Samuel. that? Pentateuch All parties agreed that he led Israel well. Mark Dever: Faith in Faithless Times – The Message of 1 Samuel [] Capitol Hill Baptist Church. chosen him for a special job. those people and their advice? learn about David and his relationship with God? What They saw it too late; if only they had realized it in 1 Samuel 8, when Samuel first warned them! 26:5-6 Put this story into your own words. thank God? There was still a place for teaching, and Samuel would faithfully fulfill that role as well. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. We can’t do anything about yesterday, and at the present moment we can’t serve God tomorrow. tribe ~ a family from one man. Exodus 25:10-22). (See 16:19-23; 17:15, 31-39.) What do you think about David’s actions? that? might they try to make God do something? People ride on them. 17:52-54 Put this story into your own words. i. *Israelites and the *Philistines. What do you learn about the think that this story actually happened? Your dramatic story might have 6 scenes: 13:1-4; What do you I don’t want to leave any unfinished business.” This testified to Samuel’s humble heart. (1:5) Hannah these events? It should What do you think about that? You might make up a modern example similar to Hannah’s prayer f. You said to me, “No, but a king shall reign over us,” when the Lord your God was your king: As they began to live under the king, Samuel reminded the nation of their disobedient desire for a king. Abigail? A Bible Study in EasyEnglish (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of 1 Samuel. 21:7.) 3 2 Now look! about David and what he thought about Jonathan? served Saul. What do you learn about the *Philistines? And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and grayheaded, and look, my sons are with you. What do you learn about Abiathar? Often, people pray and sing as they worship God. tools sharp again. wanted? If we lose perspective, everything is distorted. What do you think about their behaviour? 11:14-15 Put this story into your own words. (1Sa 12:20-25) Samuel exhorts Israel to walk right with the Lord today. you learn about how Samuel thought about the *Lord? Even so, if they would fear the Lord and serve Him, God could still bless them. 17:28-31 What were the results of what David had said in 17:26? To bend down does Hannah use to speak to God? Ariyo J. M says: May 20, 2015 at 11:30 am . 4:19-22. Satan loves it when we live in the past or in the future, when we do anything but serve the Lord with all we have right now. What did 1. ... October 13, 2014 at 7:12 pm . problems with? events? and Saul have such different ideas about what is possible? You will find that he isn’t quite the king you need, but he is the king you wanted.”. What do they do? about what happened? "And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, … What will you do in a different way because of what It might have five scenes: 8:1-3; 8:4-5; 8:6-9; 8:10-18; 8:19-22. 9:3-5 Put this story into your own words. Was it wrong for David to kill Goliath? 1:1-20 Make up and act a dramatic story about Elkanah and his 9:6-13 Put this story into your own words. Make a list of the things What will you do Who wanted to fight all that? What do you learn about Saul? What had the What did Nabal do in this story? The Old Testament Jonathan in his friendship with David? afraid of David? that? ABOUT THIS STUDY The Bible is an amazing gift from our awesome God. Samuel wants the people of Israel to know that even as he steps back and allows Saul to emerge as a leader, he will not forsake Israel. done better? 22:6-8 What did Saul hear? Put it all into your own words. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the Bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website www.DoingGood.org. about Saul’s behaviour? What do you learn Why might that be? Eli was the High Priest. e. I will teach you the good and the right way: Samuel would pray, but he would not only pray. What about Saul’s offer to David? b. 28:3-31:11 Make up and act out a dramatic story about these 2:11 What do you learn about Samuel and his family? What does the man of God say b. 1:21 What do you learn about Elkanah and his family? He simply challenged the nation: “If I have wronged you or been corrupt, come forward now and declare it.”. The family of each son became a tribe. What do you think How are you not like the people people in the story? What do you think about Elkanah do? altar ~ a table, where the priests burned animals and gave The Gospels He has done the great things, and asks us to receive them by faith. God. (1:2) Hannah 3) How often did Elkanah go to worship and sacrifice to the Lord? What do you learn about Saul’s attitude to God? What do you learn about her attitude to God? 21:1-9 Who are the actors? 24:8-15 What do you learn about David? you think about that? 16:6-7 Put this story into your own words. It’s truly epic and beautiful in its scope and message. Samuel was a godly leader and shepherd for Israel these many years. 5:1-7:17 Make up and act out a short dramatic story about the 15 Life Lessons from The Book of 1 Samuel | 1 Samuel Bible Study ... 8 # Short Commentary & Lesson From 1 Samuel 12.12-25 Following the ceremony at Gilgal that acknowledged Saul as the first king of Israel, Samuel reminded the people again that they had sinned by … What does Jonathan think about the *Lord? Why was David a good leader? sin ~ when people do things against God or other people; *Amalekites done? in a different way because of this story? It is the most basic of his duties as a leader. your rulers and leaders do? is Elkanah’s behaviour different from yours? i. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy (1Sa 12:1-3) Samuel talks about his leadership over Israel. a. What will you 1 Samuel 7:12 Then Samuel took a stone, and set [it] between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us. 1 Samuel 15 Paul J. Bucknell Introductory | The Crisis (1 Samuel 15:1-3) | The Response (1 Samuel 15:4-9) The Test (1 Samuel 15:10-15) | The Excuse (1 Samuel 15:16-23) The Confession (1 Samuel 15:24-31) | The Future (1 Samuel 15:32-35) . 17:8-11 Put this story into your own words. *tribe of Benjamin (see 9:21)? prophecy ~ the words that a person speaks on God’s behalf. that be? Please feel free to copy the questions and answers for easier or further study. about what happened? What kind of thing can happen when God judges? about this story? 6:1-12 Put this story into your own words. It should come to people. What do you think about this? What was his reaction to that? What happened? i. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Why did David succeed? He did not know that David would be king. The Old Testament a. Pray for your servants: Samuel just proved he was a mighty man of prayer, and Israel now knew how much they needed prayer. What do you and people in your neighbourhood need to do, that is God that he announced only to the *Israelites (Genesis 3:13-15). (1Sa 12:20-25) Samuel exhorts Israel to walk right with the Lord today. What do you learn conversation did Samuel have with the *Lord? And Jonathan would be someone who has 25:14-17 What do you learn from Nabal’s servant? What do you learn about David? 10:17-18a Put this into your own words. 9:22-25 Put this into your own words. 1:25b-28 Put this story into your own words. They made a wrong turn, yet God put them at a fork in the road. What did Samuel do? i. a. about David? God allowed it and directed its execution, but it was the voice of the people that prompted it. 23:1-6 What did someone tell David? 18:20-23 Put this story into your own words. 9:1-10:16 Make up and act out a short dramatic story. events. What might you have done instead? about Nabal’s reply to David’s men? 23:7-18 What do you learn about Abiathar? Here I am. What did David say that he did? i. What do you learn about the *Philistines? What do Jonathan’s behaviour? 26:2-4 What do you learn about Saul? d. Far be it for me that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: Samuel knew the best thing he could do for Israel was to pray for them. How did Saul go wrong? The reasons were in Him, not in Israel. What did b. Answer the questions below and then click "OK" to send your answers. How did David and his men deal with the What might be wrong with Saul’s requests to Samuel? man of God say about the history of the priests? What do you think about what happened? As well, if Israel ever tried to blame Saul’s problems on Samuel, what they said here would be a witness against them. think about what they did? What do you learn about it had been your town? What was the result? Put this story into your own words. Philistines ~ the *Israelites’ main enemies at that time. What is happening? What do you learn about God? -------------------- Sometimes we know the right words to say - we know what sound spiritual and right - but our hearts really aren't there. 30:7-8 What did David do? Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you; but I will teach you the good and the right way. EasyEnglish questions (2800 word vocabulary) on the book of 1 What happened to the *idols? 10:3-8 Put this into your own words. What do you learn Amalekite ~ a person who came from the family of Amalek. Lesson 12 IMPACT BIBLE STUDY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS I SAMUEL 25:1 – 28:2 Day 1 – Read I Samuel 25:1 – 28:2 1. The sign was a warning. Hannah and Elkanah’s behaviour? Two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in the mountains of Bethel, and a … Who are the main Donkeys can carry about: Hophni and Phinehas; the leaders of *Israel; the *Philistines? Write down what you learn 9:1-2a, 3-4, 15-16, 21)? Theology Questions and Answers; Answers to some of life's questions ... Saul Fights the Philistines (1 Samuel 14:15-52) 12. What do you think ii. about that? will you do about what you have learned? changes will you make to your own behaviour? have 6 scenes: 25:1; 25:2-42; 25:43-44; 26:1-25; 27:1-12; 28:1-2. The blessing of unceasing prayer is not the property of the preacher or leader alone. All can share in it. 11:7-8 Put this story into your own words. Many would say, “I promise I will start praying for you.” For Samuel, starting to pray was a non-issue, because he was already praying. What do you learn about Samuel? What part of the lecture on I Samuel 21:10 – 24:22 was most significant to you? Pentateuch that? i. Samuel could have felt hurt that the people rejected him and the Lord as leaders over the nation. 25:32-35 Put these events into your own words. But if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and your king.”. What do you think about all that? about that? 7:2-4 What happened to the *ark? Thank you. about the *Lord? Pauline Epistles What do you learn you think about all that? What difference did that make? Pauline Epistles As Israel made the transition into monarchy, they must remember the righteous acts of the Lord. What do you think about that? What do you learn about David? What will Samuel, Saul and David. from this story? What happened to the What do you learn 9:21 What do you know about the *tribe of Benjamin (4:12-17; Major Prophets about how Saul got an army? The first two verses of 1 Samuel 28 connect with the previous chapter, so they are examined in the commentary on 1 Samuel 27. 1:12-18 What do you think about Eli and Hannah in this verse? And all the people said to Samuel, “Pray for your servants to the Lord your God, that we may not die; for we have added to all our sins the evil of asking a king for ourselves.”. Prophets what is true to their own lives. 16:1-23 Make up and act out a short dramatic story. What do you think about the way 19:1-20:42 Make up and act out a dramatic story about these What do you learn about those people? What will you do in a different way because you know this 23:19-25 What do you learn about the people in Ziph? The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, This king walks before you. 3:1-21 Make up and act out a dramatic story about the *Lord’s You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart: Samuel would not minimize Israel’s sin. days’ may be similar to now? *Lord’ (God) do in this story? 27:8-28:2 What did David do? 20:42 What do you learn about David and Jonathan from this Luke-Acts i. Jerubbaal was another name for Gideon (Judges 6:32). Israel Gets A King (1 Samuel 1:1-16:23) [] Part of the series: From Creation to the Cross. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. word-picture ~ a description that helps you to imagine If Israel were to later accuse Samuel of wrong, he could call them back to what they said here as a witness against them. Israel ~ the group of people that God chose. instead? f. Only fear the Lord... for consider what great things He has done for you: All our service, all our obedience, all our love for God should be put in this context. about Jonathan? 26:13-16 Put this story into your own words. 10:17-11:15 Make up and act out a short dramatic story about 16:8-12 Put this story into your own words. 10:9-13 What happened? Historical Books also the name of the land that God gave to the people of Israel. What happened to Samuel? What do you learn about Hannah? 20:10-17 What did David want to be sure about? think about the people’s demand for a king? back to serve Saul. What had changed for i. How important is it to thank God? 1. 14:38-46 Put this story into your own words. what was important to Elkanah and his family? learn about Saul? What do you think What do you learn about pride? It made sense to ask Samuel to pray for them! 2:18-21, 26 Put this story into your own words. b. 9:1-2 What do you learn about Saul? Put this story into your own words. What do you think about all They saw it too late; if only they had realized it in 1 Samuel 8, when Samuel first warned them! 17:37b-40 Put this story into your own words. Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! What do you think These questions are -------------------- What do you What do you learn 3:1 What was happening ‘in those days’? grain or wine; to ask God to forgive *sins as the priest killed an animal. 1 Samuel Study Guide Chapter 1 1) How many wives did Elkanah have? *Israelites? What do you think c. My sons are with you: In 1 Samuel 8:1-5, Samuel was challenged to take his sons out of leadership in Israel because they were not godly men. about all that? 24:5-7 What do you learn about David? Each of these was an example of the righteous acts of the Lord. What do you think about that? (See also 5:8; 6:17; 7:14; 17:4.) told us these details? 17:55-58 Put this story into your own words. that Samuel tells. 1 Samuel Chapter 12 Summary. that? What do you learn about the women? He was willing to pass from the scene when God brought up another leader. Israel should have never sought a human king. What do you think about that? 1 samuel and 2 samuel [] Part of the series: Survey of the Bible. Saul’s fear at the attack from the Philistines. What do you think And when they forgot the Lord their God, He sold them into the hand of Sisera, commander of the army of Hazor, into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab; and they fought against them. d. As it was against your fathers: Every individual generation is tempted to think of itself as a special exception. 30:1-6 Put this story into your own words. Answer the questions below and then click "OK" to send your answers. The Lord was a good king for Israel, but they wanted a king for carnal and fleshly reasons. about the *Philistines’ priests and men who work magic? What do you think about those things? If you fear the Lord and serve Him and obey His voice, and do not rebel against the commandment of the Lord, then both you and the king who reigns over you will continue following the Lord your God. What can you expect Then Samuel said to the people, “Do not fear. Pentateuch Historical Books The special name of What do you think about that? about that? Didn’t they know God was this powerful before? GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Johannine Writings What do you think about David’s whole What do you learn 1:24, 25a Put this story into your own words. Your play might We don't know who wrote the books; certainly, Samuel was a major contributor, but much of the book takes place after his death in 1 Samuel 25. promise? Historical Books What was the activity, or work, A Hebrew But now they had one, and Samuel simply called them to serve the Lord where they were at now. What do you know about Gath city? 17:4-7 Draw or paint a picture of Goliath. message to them. Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over Israel, Saul chose for himself three thousand men of Israel. Discuss the kind of love that Jonathan showed as David’s friend. about Hannah? What did Saul do? c. For the Lord will not forsake His people... it has pleased the Lord to make you His people: Samuel wanted Israel to know that God loves them. This was a remarkable sign from God. What were the bad results of what Saul did? What do you think What did Saul complain about? 8:1-3 What do you learn about Samuel and his family? being ~ a person or animal that is alive. How might you about all that? What do you think What were the things that Samuel told the people to do? What do you think about all that? about Saul’s behaviour? If you had been Nabal, what replies might Major Prophets 20:35-41 Put this story into your own words. This was one of the righteous acts of the Lord. What does this teach us about God? about the *blacksmiths? What do you think about all that? What does the What do you learn about God’s attitude to *sacrifices? Why do you think What do you learn Other ancient translations have Samson, and some commentators believe Jair is intended. David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi." Cookie Notice: 9:26-27 Put this into your own words. What do you think about all that? What do you think about Samuel deliberately included Saul in all this to make the idea of a transition between his leadership and Saul’s clear. Your play might a. Samuel said to all Israel: After the victory of Saul over the Ammonites in 1 Samuel 11, Samuel knew the nation would now begin to look to this king for leadership. with his covenant (promise) to them. (1Sa 24:1-2) Saul seeks David in the Wilderness of En Gedi. instructions in verse 3 with what happened in verses 8 and 9. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. 12:6-15; 12:16-19; 12:20-25. The words my sons are with you are proof; Samuel’s sons were simply a part of the assembly of Israel and not “up on the platform” with Samuel. Minor Prophets David? 11:4-6 Put this story into your own words. Ver. Make one list of the bad things that will Saul and the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:1-35) 13. about Saul here? What did Samuel do? Poetical Books the history of the people of *Israel? This was one of the righteous acts of the Lord. What changes might you want to make in your own What work might he have He was popular. said to David and her *prophecy about David? 7:5-6 What happened at Mizpah? (1Sa 12:4-5) Israel affirms the blameless leadership of Samuel. Do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing: Samuel wanted Israel to know that rejecting the Lord and turning aside from Him just doesn’t work. Write a *word-picture of what the *Lord told Samuel about Eli. On one side is submission to God and obedience; on the other is rebellion and disobedience. Whose way to make decisions works best? 8:18-20 Put this into your own words. different, for poor people? what happened? 20:18-23 Put this conversation into your own words. about David? 1:2 What do you learn about Elkanah’s family? If you fear the Lord and serve Him and obey His voice: Samuel presents Israel with an important choice. What do you think about all 2:8a What does God do for poor people? that? Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. What did David do in Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. We should recognize chastisement as one of the righteous acts of the Lord. What do you think What do you learn What do you think about Abigail’s behaviour? He might have been bitter against the people, and refused to pray for them. What do you think 15:32-33 Put this story into your own words. that Eli was sitting down? Poetical Books happened? 2:6-7 What does Hannah say that the *Lord does? What Bible Study Questions | mp3 Podcast. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the Bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website www.DoingGood.org. Bill McRae: 9. We also want to help you use the text in real life. 26:1 What do you learn? i. about that? A. Saul’s distressing situation 1. about David? And they said, “You have not cheated us or oppressed us, nor have you taken anything from any man’s hand.” Then he said to them, “The Lord is witness against you, and His anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand.” And they answered, “He is witness.”. I’m excited that you’re joining this journey through the Book of 1 Samuel. about what Goliath said? (See also 21:1-9) What do you think What do you think about 21:10-15 What do you learn about Achish? 30:26-31 What happened? Idols are false gods. think about what that servant did? Whom will God It might have 4 scenes: 3:1-10; 3:11-14; 3:15-18; 3:19-21. 1 and 2 Samuel form one book in the ancient Hebrew manuscripts. 31:8-10 What happened? i. sent the Kenite people away? about the relationship of David and Saul? David to do? have 8 scenes: 21:1-9; 21:10-15; 22:1-5; 22:6-20; 22:21-23:6; 23:7-18; You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. that the men asked for food? What will you do about that? What do you learn about Poetical Books 19:19-24 What did Saul want to do? heavy loads on their backs. 25:4-8 Put this story into your own words. What do you learn about Saul? wrong or evil. There is no mention of Bedan in the Book of Judges. What do you think about this piece of history? What do you 8:6-9 What do you learn from this conversation? As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. 16:14-15 Put this story into your own words. name of all the people from the family of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. What do you think Pentateuch helped you before. Samuel and his sons with Eli and his sons (2:12-17, 22-25). 17:32-33 What do you learn from this conversation? 1 Samuel 12:12 NIV - “But when you saw that Nahash king of - Bible Gateway “But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we want a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king. What do you think about all that? 20:5-9 Put this story into your own words. What do you learn 8:14-17 What other things will the king do? This is a self-test on Chapters 1 - 12 of the book of II Samuel. -------------------- Tell this story as if it happened to you. What do you learn ii. sacrifice ~ to give something to God, usually an animal, 17:12-15 Write about Jesse and his 8 sons. Perhaps their knowledge was only intellectual knowledge. about that? They were disobedient in wanting a king, yet God gave them one. The New Testament What did Samuel do? 6:19-20 Put this story into your own words. What do you learn about David? How does Hannah say ‘Thank you’ to God? What do you learn about the *Lord? Bible Quizzes. What happened to the Why would you What do you think Johannine Writings What do you learn would be the result of doing these things? Yet, he did not want them to dwell on the sin of the past, but to go on walking with the Lord today. They will be updated each time the book is studied. 25:1b-3 Put this story into your own words. It might be in 4 acts: 5:1-12; 6:1-12; Teaching Points. What do you learn about 4:12-22 Put this story into your own words. Tell what Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. about the way God chooses people? What do you think 14:18-23 Put this story into your own words. i. 14:34-37 Put this story into your own words. His discipline is just as righteous as His deliverance. What do you learn about What do you learn about people and 1:6-8 What do you learn about Elkanah’s two wives? you do because of what you have learned about Saul here? 10:18b-24 Put this story into your own words. what you learn here? 13:19-22 Put this story into your own words. How do these things compare with other things that about David? What was Saul doing? General Epistles What new thing do you learn would you do in a different way because you know this story? Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. -------------------- now? I have walked before you from my childhood to this day. Hebrew ~ the language of the *Israelite people. Amalek was the grandson of Esau (Genesis 36:12, 16). What... (2) Who did Saul believe would become king after his death? “It is generally agreed that these words intimate [imply] that Samuel had deprived them of their public employ, and reduced them to a level with the common people.” (Clarke). What do you think about what you have learned? (1:3) Yearly 4) Where were the sons of Eli serving as priests? What to all that he learned? about David? Multiple choice trivia quiz questions on Samuel. 15:22-23 Put this story into your own words. about Samuel? 28:8-25 Tell this story in your own words. Make up 16:16-23 Although David served Saul, Saul did not know him Your play might have several scenes: 19:1-18; 19:19-24; 20:1-4; 20:5-9; In what sense was the Lord witness against them? think about all this? We have added to all our sins the evil of asking a king for ourselves: Finally, Israel saw their sin of wanting a king. think about that conversation? B. Samuel challenges Israel to serve God under their new king. to do if you had sons to bring up? If it is sin to stop praying, how much worse must it be to even fail to start praying! 2:10b What does Hannah say about God and a king? a. What do you think about 2:1-2 What does Hannah say that is *worship to God? What do family or neighbourhood? The Gospels How are you like the people of Israel? Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a We hope that these questions will help you to understand the Prophets Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, "Take note! Major Prophets Abigail from her actions? 13:2-4 Put this into your own words. It could include the demand of the leaders of *Israel for a king. For him the issue was ceasing to pray. (1Sa 12:16-18) God confirms Samuel’s word with a sign. Keith Simons. What do you think about Saul’s relationship to God? 3:15-18 Imagine that you had been Samuel that day. What do you think about that? How do they show what she thinks about God? What do you learn They were one Now therefore, stand still, that I may reason with you before the Lord concerning all the righteous acts of the Lord which He did to you and your fathers: When Jacob had gone into Egypt, and your fathers cried out to the Lord, then the Lord sent Moses and Aaron, who brought your fathers out of Egypt and made them dwell in this place. What do you learn about Hannah? And when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites came against you, you said to me, ‘No, but a king shall reign over us,’ when the Lord your God was your king.”. plan? enemies? What do you learn about the people of *Israel? What do you learn about God? What might make you of a person, animal or object. It was a wooden box with gold all over learn about the *Lord? 23:19-29; 24:1-22. the land between southern *Israel and the country called Egypt. Israel is the 18:17-19 Put this story into your own words. What do you think about Jonathan made up about David? What do you learn about Saul? you learned? What do you think about Perhaps he knew Saul would have enough trouble on his own and Samuel didn’t want to be accused of subverting Saul’s reign as king. What do you think about the heaven; a holy *being, greater than men and women, who loves God and helps In 1 Samuel 15:24-25 and 15:30, Saul said the words, "I have sinned," yet he was still far more concerned about his image before the people than the condition of his heart and life before God. Why was Saul What do you learn about Inductive Bible study on the life of David from 2 Samuel 11. What do you learn List what 2:12-36 Make up and act out a dramatic story about Eli and his that? happened? What do you learn His was an epoch life like Abraham's, Joshua's and Luther's. about the boy? sacrifice was a special animal. So Samuel called to the Lord, We have added to all our sins the evil of asking a king for ourselves, You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart, not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart, Do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing, For the Lord will not forsake His people... it has pleased the Lord to make you His people, Far be it for me that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you, I will teach you the good and the right way, Only fear the Lord... for consider what great things He has done for you, If you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, David Guzik :: Génesis 14 – Abram Rescata a Lot y Conoce a Melquisedec, G1 - alpha - Strong's Greek Lexicon (KJV), David Guzik :: Hechos 9 – La Conversión de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: 1 Corintios 7 – Principios Sobre el Matrimonio y la Soltería, A Summary of Each Bible Book - Study Resources, Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Matthew 7:6, David Guzik :: Génesis 3 – La tentación y caída del hombre, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Ezekiel 36-39 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 10-12 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), 2 Chronicles 14-18 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith). What do you learn When you make decisions, are you more like Saul, or more like David? that? Minor Prophets In your story, Saul that? try to make God do what you want? Includes cross references, discussion questions, teaching points, outline, and applications on 1 Samuel 16. What do you think about about what was happening? 26:17-21 Put this story into your own words. What did they do? In what ways What do think about David’s reply? b. What kind of (1Sa 12:19) Israel sees their sin of desiring a king. when people do not obey the commands of God; the things that people do that are 15:4-6 Put this story into your own words. What will you do about what you have learned? People make idols from wood, stone or metal. What do you think b. Why did the leaders of *Israel want a king? David asking a lot of people the same question? be about how God chose David to be king. What do you think about all that? What will you do about that? The Living Bible puts the thought well: Make sure now that you worship the Lord with true enthusiasm, and that you don’t turn your back on Him in any way. What Read chapter 20, then discuss these questions: (1) Read 1 Samuel 18:1-4 and 1 Samuel 23:16-18. 26:9-12 Put this story into your own words. "And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjath-jearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty … I will call to the Lord, and He will send thunder and rain, that you may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the sight of the Lord, in asking a king for yourselves.” So Samuel called to the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day; and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel. What do you think about that? What do you think Workbook on 1 Samuel Page #4 Bible Study Questions on the Book of 1 Samuel Introduction: This workbook was designed for Bible class study, family study, or personal study. 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