The Life and Times of Samuel, Saul, and David

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The Life and Times of Samuel, Saul, and David

• Review Lesson 14 A Man After Gods Own Heart
• For whatever things were written before were
  written for our learning, that we through the
  patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have
  hope. (Romans 154)
• Now all these things happened to them as
  examples, and they were written for our
  admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have
  come. (I Corinthians 1011)

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Introduction
The Land Promise Was Made by God Ge. 121-3
DT. 344
The Land Promise Was Fulfilled by God Jos.
1123 2143-45 231-4.
The period of Judges transitions to kingly rule.
Remember The Old Testament is not in
chronological order.
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Lesson 1 - Introduction The Birth of SamuelI
Sm. 1 - 211

• What vow did Hannah make to God (I Sm. 111 Num.
  61-21)?
• Give her child to God
• How did Hannah view her vow to God (I Sm. 128)?
• Everything we have is on-loan from God including
  our children. She loan him back to God for life.
• How would you summarize the period of the Judges?
• Everyone did what was right in their own eyes.
  (Jud. 176)
• What does the name Samuel mean (I Sm. 120)?
• Ask of God, Heard by God

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Lesson 1 - Introduction The Birth of SamuelI
Sm. 1 - 211

• Lesson to Learn A vow or promise made to God is
  serious and must be kept (Hb. 1026-31 Rm.
  617-18 Ps. 651 Pr. 2025 Eccl. 54-5).
• A vow is a promised deed. Samson broke his vow
  and suffered consequences (Jud. 13-15).
• A commitment/vow is a serious (Pr. 2025 Eccl.
  54-5)

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Lesson 2 Children of Success and FailureI Sm.
211 - 422

• How corrupt was the worship service to God (I Sm.
  212-17, 22)?
• Sacrifices were corrupted and abhorred. Elis
  sons lay with women. Protests were ignored and
  treated with violence. The word of the Lord was
  rare (212 31).
• How did Samuel respond to his calling by God (I
  Sm. 31-10)?
• He responded the 3rd time. He did not know he was
  to be a prophet (37).
• What happened to Eli's house (I Sm. 411-18)?
• Eli fell and broke his neck upon hearing the news
  that his sons were killed. He served as a judge
  (12) for 40 years.

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Lesson 2 Children of Success and FailureI Sm.
211 - 422

• Lesson to Learn Parents and children are
  responsible and accountable for discipline and
  obedience (Ep. 61-4 Hb. 129-11 Pr. 1324
  2915).
• Parents are responsible, not the church/schools,
  for training and discipline of children.
• Children are responsible to obey, honor and
  respect parents.
• Gods ways collide with modern psychology.
• Ability Opportunity Responsibility
  Accountability
• Lesson to Learn Good children can result from
  dysfunctional families (I Sm. 20 Ge. 37 II Tm.
  15).
• Jonathan and the family of Saul, Joseph and his
  brothers, Timothy and his grandmother, Samuel and
  Eli

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Lesson 3 God Versus Dagon I Sm. 51 - 717

• Why did God kill 50,070 at Beth Shemesh (I Sm.
  619)?
• Rejoicing and sacrifice turns into punishment and
  destruction. They looked into the ark (619). Who
  is able to stand before God? (620-71) Not
  Israel, or the Philistine gods.
• What happened to Dagon, which was next to the ark
  of God (I Sm. 51-5)?
• 1st he fell down on his face before the ark. 2nd
  his heads and hands were broken. Is God or Dagon
  greater? God is and Dagon failed the test.
• Where did the Ark of the Covenant start and
  finish it's journey (I Sm. 44, 1 51, 8, 10
  613 72)?
• Shiloh, Ebenezer, Ashdod, Gath, Ekron, Beth
  Shemesh, Kirjath Jerim (20 years 72).
• What does Ebenezer mean (I Sm. 712)?
• The stone of help is a memorial.

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Lesson 3 God Versus Dagon I Sm. 51 - 717

• Lesson to Learn Uncontrolled curiosity can
  destroy "religious" people (Mt. 527-28 721-23
  I Pt. 41-4 I Co. 1533 Eccl. 21-11).
• Curiosity of religious ideas/doctrines, sex,
  alcohol, drugs, gambling, dancing, parties, etc.,
  can lead to disease, death, pregnancy, etc. (Ro.
  127) Curiosity killed the cat!
• Peer-pressure, associations and social acceptance
  may be root causes.
• Learn from the failed experiments of the past
  Eccl. 21-11

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Lesson 4 Give Us a King!I Sm. 8 - 927

• How did the people express their dissatisfaction
  to Samuel? What was the real motive of Israel's
  demand for a king? (I Sm. 84-5, 8 Ps. 1188-9
  Jud. 822-24)
• Israel provided three reasons Samuels age,
  wicked sons, and to be like the other nations.
  Real Motive Be like the other nations. It was
  self-will. (Ps. 1188-9)
• How was Israel influenced by the nations around
  them? (I Sm. 85, 8 Jud. 21-6)
• Israel imitated others by worshipping idols, and
  their government.
• What are the troubles and labors of a king? (I
  Sm. 810-18)
• Sons will be enlisted to serve in the military.
  Military leaders will be appointed. Daughters
  will be enlisted to serve as cooks. Servants
  will be taken. Taxes will be collected.
• Briefly describe the family, appearance and
  character of Saul. (I Sm. 91-2, 21 1023-24
  1313 1519)
• Tribe of Benjamin. Sauls was handsome, tall and
  young. Sauls character appeared as humble (921
  1022 1313).

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Lesson 4 Give Us a King!I Sm. 8 - 927

• Lesson to Learn Self-will is when we want to do
  something regardless of God's warnings and
  instructions. (Jh. 113 Ga. 520 II Pt. 21
  Ac. 155 I Co. 1119 II Th. 17-9)
• The battle of the wills God and man.
• Heresy is a strong self-willed opinion (Vines).
  A heresy causes divisions and leads to false
  doctrine.
• Our real motives will be reflected in our words
  and deeds.

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Lesson 5 Saul Sacrifices His KingdomI Sm. 10
- 1315

• How did Saul and the people react to the
  proclamation of Saul being the chosen king (I Sm.
  1017-27)?
• Saul hid himself. His humility turns to pride.
  People recognized his physical appearance. They
  made a final decision and agreed to the
  arrangement, but not all the people.
• What did Saul do wrong (I Sm. 138-14)?
• Saul did not keep the commandment. He usurped
  authority by offering a sacrifice.
• Sauls 3 excuses People scattered, Samuel did
  not come, and the Philistines gathered.

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Lesson 5 Saul Sacrifices His KingdomI Sm. 10
- 1315

• Lesson To Learn God seeks people after His own
  heart. (Ac. 1322 Jm. 47-10 Ro. 323 101-4,
  9-10 Ga. 61-5 Jm. 519-20)
• A person after Gods own heart will obey His will
  (Ac. 1322). God demands humble and pure hearts.
• Even though all have sinned, the difference is
  Godly sorrow and repentance (II Co. 710). We
  must confess our sins and admit wrong.
• We must care for others and not exhibit
  self-righteousness.
• Being converted means turning/repenting from sin.
  Sin must be covered by the blood of Jesus
  sacrifice.

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Lesson 6 Sauls Sin and RebellionI Sm. 1316 -
1535

• What was the instruction of the Lord regarding
  the Amalekites (I Sm. 151-5 Ex. 178-16)?
• Gods decree was to utterly destroy the
  Amalekites (153)
• Describe Samuel's rebuke to Saul (I Sm.
  1514-23).
• to obey is better than sacrifice (1522) and
  rebellion is as sinand stubbornness is as
  iniquity (1523)
• How long did the conflict with the Philistines
  last (I Sm. 1447-52)?
• War existed all the days of Saul (1447, 52).
• How did Saul respond to Samuel's rebuke (I Sm.
  1524-31)?
• I have obeyedand utterly destroyed them (1520)

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Lesson 6 Sauls Sin and RebellionI Sm. 1316 -
1535

• Lesson To Learn Sacrifice must never be
  offered when a duty has been overlooked. (Mt.
  523-24 2531-46 Ro. 121-2 Ps. 401-8 Is.
  4218-25 Jm. 210-13 417)
• Neglecting our duties is sin! We have duties
  such as
• Resolving problems with brothers and sisters.
• Taking care of sick, prison, and the hungry.
• We must obey ALL of Gods instructions.
• If we know what we must do and we do not do it
  then it is sin!

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Lesson 7 David's Anointment and ValorI Sm.
161 - 1758

• What is a "distressing spirit" which God gave
  Saul and how was it soothed (I Sm. 1614-23)?
• A distressing spirit evil, adversity,
  affliction, calamity, grief, pessimistic not
  optimistic. It was terrifying, troublesome and
  stressful.
• Davids harp provided temporary relief. Music
  replaced prayer and repentance (1623).
• What weapons did David use to fight the
  Philistine (I Sm. 1738-40)?
• David selected 5 smooth stones for his sling. He
  did not use amour or common weapons (1740).
• How does David and Saul compare?
• David was after Gods heart, full of
  faith/humility, respected/loved the law, followed
  the spirit, humble to reproof, and spiritually
  relied upon God.
• Saul was after mans heart, no respecter of
  God, proud/arrogant, refused to be led by the
  spirit, rebellious under correction, and
  independent/worldly minded.

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Lesson 7 David's Anointment and ValorI Sm.
161 - 1758

• Lesson To Learn We must trust in God and learn
  to use the weapons He has given us. (Ep. 610-18
  II Co. 103-6 Mt. 41-11 I Co. 1012-13)
• We must use the sword of the spirit or Gods word
  as an offensive/defensive weapon along with
  proper protection.
• We are fighting and battling everyday!
• We must cast down arguments/errors against God.
• Take heed, watch and pray. We must be on-guard
  against temptations from Satan.

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Lesson 8 Saul's Envy and David's Deliverance
I Sm. 18 - 1924

• How does Saul develop envy?
• Saul was inclined and predisposed to envy (162).
  Womens song and David killing Goliah fueled his
  envious thoughts and actions.
• How many times did Saul try to kill David and
  list the attempts? (I Sm. 1811, 13, 17, 20
  191 10, 11, 18)
• Sauls tried to kill David more than 11 times.
• Cast the spear 3 times, made David captain and
  sent him into battles, demanding the 100
  Philistine foreskins, sent messengers to kill him
  (3 times), set up an ambush, etc.

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Lesson 8 Saul's Envy and David's Deliverance
I Sm. 18 - 1924

• Lesson to Learn Envy is rottenness to the bones.
  (Pr. 1430 2317 241, 19 274 Eccl. 44
  Ps. 371, 7 4916 733, 17-20 Ga. 517-21, 26
  II Tm. 31-9 Jh. 1145-57 I Co. 134 33 II
  Co. 1220 Jm. 314-16 I Pt. 21)
• Envy destroys us from within. It leads to other
  sins of the flesh (i.e. hate, division, murder,
  etc.).
• Envious people are stressed, unhappy and
  miserable. Envy claims victims. Jesus was a
  victim of envy.
• The remedy to envy is to love and pray for our
  enemies, walk in faith, be mature, content and
  humble.
• Love does not envy (I Co. 134). Envy is
  carnal.
• Get rid of anger, hatred and envy quickly
  dont let the sun go down on your wrath. (Ep.
  426)

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Lesson 9 Jonathan and David's Loyalty I Sm.
20 - 2115

• Describe the love between David and Jonathan (I
  Sm. 181-4 203, 17-18, 34, 41)?
• They were knit together by love (181-4, 17),
  as their own soul and you will be missed,
  because your seat will be empty (2018).
• What caused David and Jonathan to weep (I Sm.
  2041-42)?
• Jonathan had feelings of hurt and anger over the
  discovery, attempted murder and deception
  (2034).
• Why did David display insane behavior (I Sm.
  2111-15)?
• To divert attention away from his military
  abilities.
• Davids tactic (2013) He pretended to be
  insane (deception), like a mad dog (i.e. frothed
  at the mouth, naked/scrabbled door posts). It
  worked!

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Lesson 9 Jonathan and David's Loyalty I Sm.
20 - 2115

• Lesson To Learn We are to love others as our
  own souls. (Ga. 61-5 Ep. 528-33 I Co.
  1212-31 Mt. 2531-46 Lk. 1025-37 Ro. 123,
  9-21 Ep. 415-16)
• We are to bear one anothers burdens. Example
  include a brother in sin, saving others, etc.).
• Husbands are to love their own wives as their
  own bodies.
• Christians have a duty to serve one another by
  visiting the sick, prison, feed hungry, etc.
• Members of the church function like a human body.
• We are to speak the truth in love and show our
  concern by edifying others.
• We are to show the same compassion as Jesus and
  the good Samaritan.

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Lesson 10 David - A Man Without a Country I
Sm. 22 - 2329

• What was the message of Gad, the prophet (I Sm.
  225 II Sm. 188)?
• Stop staying anywhere outside of Israel Do not
  stay in the stronghold depart, and go to the
  land of Judah.
• Who was Deog (I Sm. 218 229-10, 18-19)? What
  did he do for Saul?
• An Edomite, chief herdsman, belonged to Saul, and
  witnessed what happened at Nob. Deog reported
  events to Saul. He was a catalyst of evil
  (229-10).
• Why did David leave his parents in Nob (I Sm.
  223-4, 22 Ps. 2710 Jh. 72-5 I Sm.
  1728-30)?
• Davids family was not safe due to madman Saul.
• How many men did David have (I Sm. 2313 222)?
  Where did these men come from?
• 400 men grew to 600, David was made captain.
• The men were a resort of discontents,
  disgruntled, bitter, and dissatisfied over
  society and misfortunes.

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Lesson 10 David - A Man Without a Country I
Sm. 22 - 2329

• Lesson to Learn God is still in control of a
  world seemly unpredictable, senseless, chaotic,
  confused, and full of madmen. (Ps. 110 Hb.
  55-9 Isa. 556-11 Ro. 1133-36 131-7 I Sm.
  230-36 312-18 411, 18 I Sm. 1314
  1528-29 II Pt. 31-13 Ph. 215)
• We are to be blameless in a crooked and perverse
  generation.
• Evidence of Gods control includes the Flood,
  Sodom, Creation, etc. God promises to judge and
  melt the earth.
• Elis house was cut off as God promised. Saul
  was removed.
• For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are
  your ways My ways says the Lord.
• Jesus came as God willed, in spite of nations or
  people.

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Lesson 11 David - Waiting on the Lord I Sm.
241 - 2544

• What did David say to Saul (I Sm. 248-15)?
• Addressed Saul with respect by calling him lord
  and father My lord the king! (249)
• Name some losses of David (I Sm. 251, 44
  1918-24 2316-18 223).
• Samuel, Jonathans last visit, Michal was given
  to another man, parents in Moab, family
  rejection, 600 men not feeling the same way
  toward Saul, on the run for doing right, and not
  ruling even though designated as the king.
• What was David's attitude and intended actions (I
  Sm. 2513, 21-22, 30-31)?
• David loses his cool and intends on killing Nabal
  and his males. Why? he Nabal has repaid me
  evil for good. (2521-22)
• What happened to Nabal (I Sm. 2526-38)?
• He is feasting like a king (drunk). Abigail
  reveals the truth when he is sober. He become
  like a stone (i.e. heart-attack?). He dies 10
  days later (The lord struck him).

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Lesson 11 David - Waiting on the Lord I Sm.
241 - 2544

• Lesson To Learn Principles of sovereignty,
  suffering and servant hood govern spiritual
  leadership. (Ro. 1217-21 131-7 Mt. 41-11
  Lk. 413 Ps. 7 Mt. 544 I Pt. 211-22
  412-19)
• Gods sovereignty is shown in using His control
  over nature/natural things for His purpose. He is
  our judge! (Ro. 1219 131-7)
• Our suffering changes and prepares us to be
  stronger. Overcoming temptation and adversity
  gives us experience and brings glory to God. It
  is unavoidable!
• We are a servant of others, even our enemies. We
  must submit to physical and spiritual pains, not
  as an evil doer.
• We make decisions based on these principles.

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Lesson12 Rescue, Alliances and WitchesI Sm.
26 - 2825

• What did David do from his base operation in
  Ziklag (I Sm. 278-12281-2 3026-31)?
• David attacked and utterly destroyed Israels
  enemies. Whenever David attacked the land, he
  left neither man nor woman alive, but took away
  the sheep, the oxen, the donkeys, the camels, and
  the apparel, (279)
• What caused Saul to be so desperate in his
  attempt to inquire of the Lord (I Sm. 281-7
  291 2420 2625 I Chron. 1013-14 Jer.
  211-2)?
• He was afraid - When Saul saw the army of the
  Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart
  trembled greatly. And when Saul inquired of the
  LORD, the LORD did not answer him, either by
  dreams or by Urim or by the prophets. (285-6)
• What was the grave message Samuel said to Saul (I
  Sm. 2815-19)?
• Samuel rebukes Saul and reminds him of his evil
  ways (i.e. Amalekites).

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Lesson12 Rescue, Alliances and WitchesI Sm.
26 - 2825

• Lesson to Learn As long as a man is in lawful
  authority, he must be regarded with respect,
  regardless of his shortcomings. (Mt. 233 I Tm.
  21-2 Ro. 131-7 Ep. 65-9 Col. 322-41 Mt.
  2215-21 Ac. 529)
• We must to obey God rather than man.
• Our work must be without eyeservice.
• We have a responsibility to obey laws and pay
  taxes. We are subject to governing authorities.
• We are to pray for leaders, kings, authorities,
  etc.
• We must respect master / bosses and employees /
  servants.
• Jesus maintains His principles among Jewish
  leaders.

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Lesson 13 Tragedy and TriumphI Sm. 29 -
3113 I Ch. 101-14

• Why did Achish send David back to Ziklag (I Sm.
  291-5)?
• The Philistine princes did not want David as a
  rear guard in case of flanking.
• What trouble did David find at Ziklag (I Sm.
  301-6)?
• Amalekites burned Ziklag, captured women, no one
  was killed, carried away captives, leaders, rich,
  poor, etc.
• How did Saul and his sons die?
• Sauls sons were killed (313). Saul was severely
  wounded by an arrow. Saul fell on his sword and
  killed himself suicide (305).

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Lesson 13 Tragedy and TriumphI Sm. 29 -
3113 I Ch. 101-14

• Lesson To Learn Escaping the pains of life
  through euthanasia, suicide, sex, drugs, etc.,
  are wrong. We must face triumph and tragedy in
  this life. (II Sm. 19 I Sm. 314 Job 121 II
  Co. 127-10 II Tm. 419 Mt. 2639 2733-34 I
  Pt. 221-25 Ph. 23-8 Re. 211-4 Hb. 927 Ga.
  519-21)
• Jesus faced suffering and death on a cross, even
  though He had the power to stop the events.
• We will all face death and judgment.
• Murder and intoxication are sins of the flesh
  and those who practice sin -shall not inherit
  the kingdom of God.
• Trophemus was left near unto death by Paul.
• Paul faced infirmities and weakness.
• Job endured the loss of everything and did not
  blame God.

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Discussion Questions Final Thoughts

• Lesson To Learn God's words and promises are
  absolutely reliable. (Hb. 613-20 Ep. 113-14
  Ro. 411,16 Josh. 2143-45 II Pt. 13-4)
• Hope is the anchor of the soul.
• Holy Spirit is our guarantee through Gods
  word.
• The land of promise was given as God said.
• Gods oath to Abraham and His oath to us are
  immutable and certain. David will be king!
• We have exceeding great and precious promises.