SAMUEL REBUKES SAUL


1 Samuel 13:1-22

Key Verse: 13:13



  1. Find Micmash, Bethel, Gibeah, Geba and Gilgal on a map; note the Israelite army’s size and location (1-4). How were they equipped? (19-22)



  1. What event sparked a battle? (3-4) Review the recent developments in Israel’s conflict with the Philistines (4:9; 7:14; 9:16b). Note the location of Geba as a Philistine outpost in Israelite territory (3).



  1. Note the Philistine army’s size and equipment; where did they gather to respond to Jonathan’s attack? (5) How did this affect the Israelites? (6-7)



  1. What had Samuel said to Saul previously? (10:8) What did Saul actually do? (8-10) What was the purpose of offering the burnt offering? (7:8-9) How did Saul explain his actions to Samuel? (11-12)



  1. How did Samuel rebuke Saul? (13-14) How had Saul acted foolishly? What were the consequences? Why was this act of disobedience so serious? (12:13-15)



6. How did Saul and the Philistines position for the battle? (16-18)Why did all Israel go down to the Philistines to have their weapons sharpened? (19-21)What was the situation of Saul’s army? (22)