major stories in 1 Samuel

Hannah prays for a son

-found in 1 Samuel 1-2

Key concept

-trusting God

-prayer

-dedication

-God’ ability to work through ordinary people

-gratitude

Samuel hears God’s voice

-found in 1 Samuel 3

Key concept

-learning to hear God’s voice requires attentiveness

Israel demands a king

-found in 1 Samuel 8

Key concept

-peer pressure

-comparison

-wanting what others have

-human leadership vs God’s leadership

Saul becomes king

-found in 1 Samuel 9-10

Key concept

-a good beginning doesn’t guarantee a good ending

David and Goliath

-found in 1 Samuel 17

Key concept

-courage

-faith

-perspective

-trusting God

-facing impossible situations

David flees from Saul

-found in 1 Samuel 18-26

Key concept

-David distinguishes between trusting God and taking revenge

Saul’s last days

-found in 1 Samuel 28-31

Key concept

-choices have consequences