1 & 2 Samuel
A book study — 24 lessons · Old Testament
First and Second Samuel trace the birth of the monarchy in Israel — from Samuel the prophet, through the tragic fall of Saul, to the rise and reign of David. This study follows God’s dealings with king and people, the sin and repentance of David, and the great covenant of an everlasting throne fulfilled in the Son of David who reigns now at God’s right hand.
Teachers: Each lesson has a matching Teacher's Guide with discussion notes, suggested answers, and supplementary cross-references.
Lessons
- Lesson 1 Hannah’s Prayer and the Birth of Samuel Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 2 Eli’s Wicked Sons and the Lord Calls Samuel Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 3 The Ark Captured and Returned Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 4 Samuel Judges Israel; “Give Us a King” Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 5 Saul Anointed and Made King Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 6 Saul’s First Victory and Samuel’s Charge Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 7 Saul’s Rash Offering and Jonathan’s Faith Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 8 Saul Rejected for Disobedience Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 9 God Chooses and Anoints David Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 10 David and Goliath Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 11 David, Jonathan, and Saul’s Jealousy Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 12 David Flees; Jonathan’s Covenant Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 13 David in the Cave; Saul’s Life Spared Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 14 Nabal, Abigail, and David’s Restraint Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 15 David Among the Philistines; Saul and the Medium Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 16 Ziklag Recovered; The Death of Saul Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 17 David Mourns Saul and Is Made King of Judah Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 18 David King Over All Israel; Jerusalem Taken Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 19 The Ark Brought to Jerusalem Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 20 God’s Covenant with David Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 21 Kindness to Mephibosheth; David and Bathsheba Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 22 Nathan Confronts David; Repentance and Consequences Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 23 Absalom’s Rebellion and Death Lesson Teacher's Guide
- Lesson 24 David Restored; His Last Words and Mighty Men Lesson Teacher's Guide
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