Questions and Answers
What did Samuel make over Israel?
What did Samuel look like?
old and grayheaded
How long had Samuel walked before Israel?
from childhood to this day
What did Samuel tell Israel to do if he had taken from or cheated them?
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Who did Samuel say witnessed against Israel that they have not found anything in his hand?
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Why did Samuel tell Israel to 'stand still'?
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Who did the Lord raise up and use to bring Israel out of Egypt?
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Who was the commander of King Hazor?
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When the children of Israel forgot the Lord, who did He sell them into the hand of?
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What did the children of Israel do when God gave them into the hands of Sisera, Philistines, and King of Moab?
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Who did Israel serve when they cried out to the Lord to deliver them from the hands of their enemies?
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Who did the Lord send to deliver Israel from their enemies in the past?
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When did the people say, 'a king shall reign over us'?
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Who did Samuel say was your king?
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How will the hand of the Lord be against Israel like it was with their fathers?
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What great wickedness did Israel do in the sight of the Lord?
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What did Samuel call from the Lord to show Israel their wickedness for asking for a king?
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What did the people do after the Lord sent thunder and rain?
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What did the people ask Samuel to do because of their wickedness for asking for a king?
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What did Samuel warn the people would happen if they turned aside from serving the Lord with all their hearts?
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What can empty things not do?
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What has pleased the Lord?
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How would Samuel sin against the Lord?
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What will Samuel teach Israel?
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How should Israel serve the Lord?
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What should Israel consider?
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What will happen if Israel continues to do wickedly?
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Study Notes
Samuel's Leadership and Kingship
- Samuel addressed Israel, acknowledging their request for a king.
- He had guided the nation from childhood to adulthood, showing his long-term leadership.
Israel's Accountability
- Samuel challenged the people to declare any wrongdoings he committed against them.
- The Lord and His anointed were called as witnesses to affirm Samuel's integrity.
Historical Reflection
- He urged Israel to reflect on God's righteous acts since the time of their ancestors.
- Moses and Aaron were pivotal figures in bringing Israel out of Egypt and guiding them.
Consequences of Disobedience
- Israel's forgetfulness of the Lord led to oppression by neighboring nations, including Sisera and the Philistines.
- In times of distress, the Israelites cried out to God for deliverance after serving false gods.
Divine Deliverance
- God sent various leaders to rescue Israel: Jerubbaal (Gideon), Bedan, Jephthah, and Samuel himself.
- The call for a king arose when Nahash, the Ammonite, threatened them.
Re-Evaluating Kingship
- Samuel reminded Israel that the Lord was their true king and advised them not to rebel against His commands.
- A dire warning was issued: disobedience would result in God's hand against Israel, mirroring past punishment.
The Sign of Thunder and Rain
- To demonstrate Israel's wickedness for requesting a king, God sent thunder and rain during the wheat harvest.
- This sign led the people to fear the Lord and recognize their wrongdoing.
Intercession and Guidance
- The Israelites requested Samuel to pray for them due to their sin of seeking a king.
- Samuel highlighted that turning away from God would lead them to pursue empty pursuits that offer no salvation.
Call to Commitment
- The Lord delighted in making Israel His people, emphasizing a life of service with a whole heart.
- Samuel committed to praying for Israel and instructing them in the right ways.
Importance of Remembrance
- Israel was urged to remember the great things God had done, reinforcing their commitment to Him.
- Continued wickedness would lead to Israel being swept away, underscoring the need for sustained faithfulness.
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