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Lesson 3: Saul’s Unlawful Sacrifice

Lesson 3 from The United Kingdom by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Focus

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 13:1 – 13:23

Saul, the once humble young man, becomes presumptuous before God by offering a sacrifice to him instead of waiting for Samuel. Consequently, his descendants will not sit on the throne in Israel.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. Who began this latest war between Israel and the Philistines?

  2. What happened to the army of Israel as Saul waited for Samuel? Why did he wait so long?

  3. What did Saul do that displeased God? What were Saul’s reasons for doing it?

  4. What was the punishment for Saul’s sin?

  5. How many war companies did the Philistines send out? Where did they go?

  6. What advantage did the Philistines have over Israel? Why?

  7. Find the places discussed in this lesson on a map.