LESSON 2 2. Israel demanded a king, and God gave them a man named Saul. At first, Saul demonstrated humility and strength by defeating the Ammonites with “the Spirit of God on him” (1 Sam. 11:6). However, over time he became arrogant. During a battle with the Philistines, Saul found himself in a precarious posi- tion while anxiously awaiting help from Samuel. When Samuel didn’t arrive as expected, Saul made a foolish decision.
Read 1 Samuel 13:8–14. What was wrong with Saul’s actions, and what con- sequences would he suffer as a result?
3. As King Saul grew increasingly corrupt, the Lord said to Samuel, “I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and has not performed my commandments” (1 Sam. 15:11). God turned from Saul to establish the next king of Israel, David.
Read 1 Samuel 16:1 and 6–13 and list what you learn about David and his family.
4. In 1 Samuel 16:7, the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the L ord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the L ord looks on the heart.”
What do you learn about God’s character? How have you misjudged some- one based on their appearance, and what lesson did you learn?
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