Epaggelia

Saul ~ (1st Samuel 15)

Why did God want the Amalekites destroyed? v2. (Ex. 17:14)

Why do you think there is a low turnout from the men of Judah, when Saul summons the people to war? v4.

What did Saul do, which made God regret making him King? v11

When Saul set up a monument of himself in Carmel, was Saul “little in his own eyes, or BIG”? v12, 17

What was God’s view of Saul, in comparison to Saul’s view of himself?

Do we as Christians look into God’s word for His view of us, or our own view of ourselves? See James 1:23-24 & Hebrews  4:13

What excuse did Saul give to Samuel when confronted with why Saul failed to obey God? v15, 21

To what does Samuel liken the sin of rebellion against God? v23

Why do you think Saul begged Samuel to go with him to Mt. Carmel? v25

What was more important to God than Saul’s willingness to offer burnt offerings?

What might be a Christian equivalent to sacrifices that we might think is more important than heart felt obedience?

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David ~ (1st Samuel 16)

David’s birthplace & hometown was ____________________ (Micah 5:2)

How close was his hometown to Jerusalem? ___  __________

What did God tell Samuel to do in preparation for his trip to choose a new king?

How did the Elders of David’s hometown come out to approach Samuel?

What is the difference between the way humans look at one another and the way God looks at us?

What was David doing while his family were making an appearance with Samuel and being consecrated?

How did God make His presence known in David’s life AFTER he was anointed?

What does the word “anointed” mean?

What is the significance of the Kingship of David, as a prophecy of the work & mission of Jesus?

Which four generations in the lineage of Jesus are identical in Matthew 1:5-6 & Luke 3:31-32 ?

Are we as Christians anointed? See 1st John 2:26-29

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Saul & David ~ (1st Samuel 18)

Why did Saul put David in charge of his “Men of War” ?

What were the women of Israel singing when David returned in victory?

What was Saul’s reaction to the song?

Why did David prosper in all his military assignments?

What did the evil spirit from the Lord do to Saul? (compare 1st Sam. 16:13)

What did Saul attempt to do while David was playing his harp?

What did Saul do to try and reduce David’s power & influence? (v21-25)

For what 2 reasons was Saul afraid of David? v12 _________________

v28____________________________

What course of action could King Saul have taken that would have resulted in a more satisfactory outcome for himself?

What do you think was Saul’s weakness that affected his ability to maintain his position as King, and could this be a lesson for leaders of God’s church today?

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Jonathan & David ~ 1st Samuel 18:1-4, 19:1-7, 20:12-17

What event took place before David & Jonathan became close friends?

How does God describe Jonathan’s admiration of David?

What was the symbolic significance of Jonathan’s gifts to David?

Who led Saul’s army in victory before David came on the scene?

What did Saul command his servants and Jonathan to do to David?

What was Saul’s response to Jonathan when they spoke about David?

Saul’s daughter Michal was given as wife to David for what purpose?

What did Jonathan ask David to do when David became King?

What 2 scriptures point out the covenants that were made between Jonathan & David, 1st Samuel 18: v____      & 1st Samuel 20: v____

When Christians grow in friendships for whatever reason, should we look at the covenant of Christ and consider covenants and/or vows instead of feelings? See Philippians 1:5-7, Gal. 3:15 & 4:15. 

According to Peter, what virtue should compliment “agape” love? See 1st Pet. 1:22, 3:8-10 & 2nd Peter. 1:7

Did Jesus love his disciples in a different way than agape love? See John 15:15 & John 20:2.