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Lesson 1: Saul is Made King

Lesson 1 from The United Kingdom by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Focus

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 9:1 – 10:27

Israel had asked for a king and Samuel was sent to anoint Saul as king over Israel. In this story we see the humility of Saul and the reluctance of all of Israel to unite in their support of him.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What tribe was Saul from? What was his physical description?

  2. What circumstances brought Saul before Samuel?

  3. What message had God given Samuel the day before Saul arrived?

  4. What things would happen to Saul as he traveled back to his father?

  5. What things show the humility of Saul at this time in his life?

  6. Who had Israel rejected in asking for a king?

  7. What did Samuel remind the person about the behavior of kings (1 Samuel 8)?

  8. What was the reaction of the people to Saul’s coronation as king?