Scripture Studies: 1 Samuel Assignment

Hannah prayed to God that if He gave her a son, __________ shall touch his head, and he would be devoted to God for his whole life.

no razor

Hannah's husband __________ was unaware of her misery because he had another wife, Peninnah, who was mocking her.

Elkanah

The Lord called __________ three separate times while he was sleeping, and he thought it was Eli.

Samuel

Eli instructed Samuel to respond when the Lord called him, leading to the revelation of God condemning __________'s household.

Eli

The leaders of Israel wanted a king because Samuel's sons did not follow his __________ example as judges.

just

One potential consequence of having a king was the establishment of __________, which could lead to conflicts.

dynasties

Samuel warned the people that the king they desired might not be fair in taking their __________ and conscripting their sons.

possessions

God’s reaction to the Israelites wanting a king was to tell Samuel to allow them to do what they wished, showing them they need to trust in __________.

God's plan

The first king appointed by Samuel was __________.

Saul

Saul was described as handsome, a __________, and obedient to Samuel's and God’s wishes.

Benjamite

Saul was successful in battle and credited his victory to __________.

God

Samuel recapped the Israelites' journey and warned them that if they did not listen to the Lord, his hand would be __________ against them.

against

Samuel emphasized that the Israelites should serve God with all their hearts and avoid __________ gods.

false

The relationship between Saul and Samuel was initially strong, as Samuel anointed Saul as king, but later soured due to Saul's __________.

arrogance

Saul deviated from God's plan while Samuel remained __________ to God's commands.

faithful

Saul committed __________ due to his arrogance, leading to strained relations with God and Samuel.

idolatry

Saul’s disobedience resulted in his army being defeated and ultimately led to him losing his __________.

kingship

Samuel described how if the Israelites continued to do evil, God would sweep them and their __________ away.

king

After Saul tore Samuel's garment, their relationship started to __________ because Saul no longer respected God.

strain

Eli told Samuel to respond when he heard the Lord call, marking a pivotal moment in __________'s prophetic ministry.

Samuel

Hannah's struggle with infertility and her promise to God highlight the significance of __________ birth in Israel's history.

Samuel's

Samuel admonished the people for wanting a king, fearing that it would lead to a loss of their __________ status.

chosen

Saul was charismatic and had the Spirit of God come upon him, but none of the people __________ him.

liked

The Israelites gathered to appoint a king because they wanted to have someone to lead them like other __________.

nations

God's initial response to the Israelites' wish for a king was to remind them they should not __________ as the other nations.

be like

Saul wanted to avenge his enemies but was later found taking food himself, illustrating his __________.

hypocrisy

Despite Saul's failures, he still desired to worship the Lord alongside __________.

Samuel

Samuel warned Israelites that listening to the Lord leads to God's __________, while ignoring Him results in dire consequences.

favor

Samuel's commitment to God contrasted with Saul's tendency to listen to the __________ instead.

people

Saul's defeat and loss of kingship stemmed from his failure to heed God's __________ through Samuel.

instructions

Saul's relationship with Samuel reflects the consequences of __________ leadership and disobedience to God.

poor