David: Anointed Warrior Part 1: Samuel
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Welcome to the study, “David, Anointed Warrior!” The study focuses on 1 Samuel, Chapters 16- end of the book, that is, from David’s anointing by Samuel, until the death of Saul. There are nine lessons in the study. Each lesson tells David’s story from a different character’s point of view! You will get to know David’s first three wives, his family members, friends, and even Saul’s general! Some of these people you may already know, and others you might be meeting for the first time! Enjoy learning about David through their eyes!
Samuel was not only the last of Israel’s judges, but a prophet. Samuel anointed kings, heard from Yahweh and spoke for him, lived a life pleasing to the Lord, chose to do the right thing, and was uncompromising. It is important to briefly review the historical and biblical context of 1 Samuel 1-15 before diving deep into the life of David. As you watch the video, brainstorm a list of the character traits of Saul found in this lesson. Write it on a sheet and keep it in a folder so you can add to it as the study goes on. Also take a moment to look at the map. As you watch the lesson, be sure to circle any place names on the map! Or, write down the place names and circle them later. For lesson plans for part 1, CLICK HERE!
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Scriptures 1 Samuel 1-15, Psalm 26
Discussion Questions: First, brainstorm a list of the character traits of Saul found in this lesson. Keep it in a sheet in your folder so you can add to it as we go.
What was God speaking to you while watching this lesson? Do you have a favorite takeaway like Patti did? Share it with the group.
How would you describe the relationship Samuel had with Saul?
Hannah fasted and prayed before the Lord for a son, and she was given deliverance for the whole nation! Would you have been able to give up your oldest child as Hannah did?
Eli was held accountable to God for putting his sons above God. These were grown men, ministering in the tabernacle. How does this relate to us today?
The people wanted a king, “like everyone else.” Why do you think that was so?
Why do you think Saul did not kill King Agag?
Do you see any similarities of the people from long ago and from America today? They wanted change at any cost. How is that like today?
What does the statement mean?” It is better to obey than sacrifice.” What could this mean for us as Christians today?
Have you ever mourned for something that the Lord rejected?
Samuel was uncompromising in his obedience to Yahweh. Think about people you know, or other Bible characters. Who else is uncompromising?
What is your strategy for overcoming worry when it begins to creep in? How do you combat worry?
Saul was more concerned about what people thought than what God thought. This is called the “fear of man.” Have you ever put pleasing man over pleasing God in your own life? Tell what happened.
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