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Lesson 5: Saul and the Amalekites

Lesson 5 from The United Kingdom by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Focus

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 15:1 – 15:35

Although Saul has had great success against the enemies of Israel, he has made a series of foolish decisions that show presumption and poor judgment. In this lesson, he disobeys God and God reaffirms to Saul that he is going to lose the kingdom.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. Why did God want the Amalekites punished? What was the punishment?

  2. How did Saul disobey God?

  3. Where had Saul been before Samuel met him? What does this tell us about Saul’s view of himself?

  4. What was Saul’s greeting to Samuel? How did Samuel respond?

  5. If the animals would have been killed (utterly destroyed) by sacrifice, why was this a violation of God’s commandment?

  6. Who did Saul blame for the sin? What was Samuel’s response to the desire to sacrifice?

  7. What was the relationship between Saul and Samuel after this incident?