1 Samuel Part 1

Study Guide / Outline

Introduction

• No specific scripture referenced.
• The introduction sets the stage for the study of 1 Samuel chapters 7-15, focusing on key events involving Samuel, Saul, and the Israelites.

Samuel’s Victory Over the Philistines (1 Samuel 7)

• Main Points:
  • Samuel’s leadership and spiritual guidance for Israel.
  • Samuel’s call for repentance and revival.
  • God’s intervention through a thunderstorm.
• Scripture References:
  • 1 Samuel 7:10

Israel’s Desire for a King (1 Samuel 8)

• Main Points:
  • Israel’s request for a king like other nations.
  • God’s desire for a monarchy in Israel.
  • Motives behind Israel’s request.
• Scripture References:
  • 1 Samuel 8:5
  • Mention of God’s promise to Abraham.

Samuel’s Call for Obedience (1 Samuel 8-9)

• Main Points:
  • Samuel’s call for obedience and warning about a king like other nations.
  • Samuel’s anointing of Saul.
  • The importance of anointing.
• Scripture References:
  • 1 Samuel 9:10, 1 Samuel 9:1 (Saul’s anointing)

Saul’s Early Reign and Humility (1 Samuel 11-12)

• Main Points:
  • Saul’s early leadership as a just ruler and warrior.
  • Saul’s rescue of Jabesh Gilead.
  • Samuel’s call for Israel to renew the kingdom and Samuel’s warning.
• Scripture References:
  • 1 Samuel 11 (Jabesh Gilead rescue)
  • 1 Samuel 12:14-15 (Samuel’s call for obedience)

Saul’s Disobedience and Impatience (1 Samuel 13)

• Main Points:
  • Saul’s disobedience in offering sacrifices.
  • Samuel’s rebuke of Saul’s actions.
  • The importance of heartfelt obedience.
• Scripture References:
  • 1 Samuel 13:13-14 (Samuel’s rebuke)

Saul’s Disobedience with the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15)

• Main Points:
  • God’s command to utterly destroy the Amalekites.
  • Saul’s failure to follow God’s command.
  • Samuel’s emphasis on obedience over sacrifices.
• Scripture References:
  • 1 Samuel 15 (God’s command and Saul’s disobedience)

Consequences of Saul’s Actions

• Main Points:
  • Saul’s sins leading to punishment.
  • The loss of Saul’s family’s right to rule.
  • God’s choice of a new king.
• Scripture References:
  • Mention of Saul’s second sin and punishment.

Conclusion and Reflection

• Reflection on the lessons learned from Saul’s story and God’s continued plan despite Israel’s mistakes.