1Samuel
Overview:
Samuel in Hebrew ā asked of God Theme: Monarchy Did God ever want kings? Yes ā Ge 17:6; Ge 29:10; Deut 17:14-20
Key Scriptures: 16:7
Chapters 1-7 ā Samuel: From Theocracy to Monarchy Chapters 8-15 ā Saul: From Election to Rejection Chapters 16-31 ā David: From Anointing to Humiliation
Purposes:
- To show Israel completely united
- To show examples of good and evil leadership
- To show the Davidic Kingdom
- To show Godās faithfulness in Israelās leadership
Messages:
- God is no respecter of persons
- God rejects those who reject him
- God expects us to be patient (David waits between anointing and appointing)
- Love for God maintains our obedience to God
- God can pardon our sin but also punish our sin