Samuel Anoints Saul as King
Questions for Study 4

1 Samuel 9:1-11:15
Key Verse: 11:6

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I. Let's Go Home (9:1-27)

1. Describe Saul. (1-2) What event led him to Samuel? (3-5) Whose idea was it to go to Samuel? (6-10) Did they know where he lived? (11-14) What does this show about him and his relationship with his father?

2. What instructions had Samuel received from the Lord regarding Saul? (15-17) What does this teach us about the God of Israel?

3. How did Samuel greet Saul? (18-20) How did he hint at Saul's future greatness? How did Saul respond? (21) How do these events reveal Saul's human humbleness? How did Samuel instruct him?

II. Saul Anointed (10:1-27)

4. Describe Samuel's anointing of Saul. Why did he do it in private? What is the meaning of anointing with oil?

5. What signs were given Saul to confirm Samuel's words to him, and to assure him that God was with him? (2-7) What important instruction did Samuel give Saul?

6. Describe the change that came about Saul. (9-13) Why must he be changed if he is to lead Israel? What does this teach about the work of God's Spirit? (See Acts 2:18) What did people say to him?

7. How did Samuel officially establish Saul as King? How did Saul show his human humbleness? How did Samuel instruct him?

III. Saul Rescues the City of Jabesh (11:1-15)

8. What critical situation arose? (1-5) What does this show about Israel?

9. What happened to Saul when he heard the news? (6) Why is this unique during that age? What did Saul's reaction to the bad news show about him? (7-11)

10. Why did the people say they would kill someone? (12) Who did Saul give credit to? (13) How was Saul's kingship confirmed? (14-15)