The Books of 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings

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The Books of 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings

• The rise of the Monarchy in Ancient Israel

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The Books of Samuel

• Originally Samuel was one book. Later it was
  divided into 1 and 2 Samuel
• The leading figure in 1Samuel is Samuel himself.
• The leading figure in 2Samuel is David who will
  become King

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The Books of Samuel slide2

• The events in these books cover a period of 100
  years
• The end of the era of the Judges and the
  beginnings of the monarchy under Saul and David
  is recorded

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The books of Samuel Slide3

• One of the most significant contributions to the
  Old Testament is found in 2Samuel 17. This is the
  prophecy of Nathan.
• In this prophecy David is promised an eternal
  dynasty which will be understood as a promise for
  a Messiah from the House of David.

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The Call of Samuel

• Read 1 Sm 1,2,3,
• What happens?
• Speak, for your servant is listening

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Eli Teaches Samuel How to Pray

• Speak Lord.. This is an invitation. It shows
  openness and readiness, it shows your recognition
  of GodYou are the Almighty, and I am ready to
  hear what you have to say.

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Eli Teaches Samuel How to Pray,2

• For your servantThis shows humility. It is
  recognition of yourself I am your servant. It
  is my desire to do what you want. My lifes
  purpose is to serve you.

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Eli Teaches Samuel How to Pray,3

• is listening. this demonstrates your response
  I am not going to ignore you. I am not going to
  daydream or just pretend to pay attention. I will
  take in your message, and it will become part of
  me.

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First set of Samuel Readings

• 1Sm8,1-5gt Why does Israel want a king?
• 1Sm.8,6-9gtHow does Samuel react to the request?
  What does God say?

• 1Sm8,10-17gtWhat are some rights of the king?
• 1Sm.10,1-2gt Who does Samuel anoint as king?

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Second set of 1Sm. readings

• 1Sm.15,4-9gt What is Sauls disobedience?
• 1Sm.16,14-23gt What is wrong with Saul? What is
  David asked to do?
• 1sm.17,1-51gt Outline the story of David and
  Goliath
• Read the Live It article Taking on Goliath . Pg
  310 OR 315 of the C.Y.B.

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2rd set of 1 Sm. continued

• 1Sm 24-26gt How does David spare Sauls life the
  first time?
• Who does David Marry?
• How does David spare Saul again?
• 1Sm 28gt Who is the witch of Endor?
• Describe Sauls encounter with her.

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1 and 2 Kings

• Originally one book
• Continue the history of Israel from Samuel to the
  destruction of Jerusalem in 587 B.C.
• The Books of Kings traces the short-lived
  Israelite Kingdom from the building of the temple
  to the fall of Jerusalem.

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1and 2 Kings Slide 2

• The books of Kings shows the achievement of the
  kings. Above all it teaches that the Kings
  faithfulness to God is crucial to the life of all
  of Israel.

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Overview of the Kings

• Samuel anoints and appoints the first 2 kings of
  Israel
• Saul is considered a tragic figure in the O.T. He
  starts out well but ends in disobedience to God
  and finally suicide.

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• David unifies the Kingdom, establishes Jerusalem
  as the capital, begins Psalm literature.
• David wants to build a temple for God but Nathan
  tells him his son will build it.
• The great prophecy!gtMessianic Prophecy!
• David commits grave sins. Murder and adultery
• Nathan teaches David with a parable
• David repents and his second son by Bathsheba
  becomes king.

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Behind the scenes

• Kings and prophets walk together in the O.T.
• Nathan is Davids prophet
• David and Bathsheba would have believed this
  Sins of the fathers are visited on the sons. why?

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Solomon

• Read Introducing Solomon in your C.Y.B. on page
  329 OR 354 OR 360
• What does Solomon ask for in
• 1kgs 3,9?
• Read 1Kgs 3,16-28gt Do you think Solomon showed
  wisdom in his decision? gtWhy/Why not?
• Read 1Kgs 6 and be prepared to share some details
  of the temple.

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Solomon

• Read 1Kgs.9,1-9. What is the promise and warning
  made to Solomon?
• Read 1kgs 11,1-10. What is Solomons sin?
• Read 1Kgs 11,10-13. What does God say are the
  consequences of Solomons sin?

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