Saul's obedience to God's rule quiz

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Why did Saul offer prebattle sacrifices in Samuel's absence?

Saul judged that the military situation precluded further delay.

What did Samuel announce to Saul after his offering of sacrifices?

Samuel announced that Saul had acted foolishly and that his kingdom would not endure.

Why did Saul's specific deeds of disobedience in 1 Samuel 15 matter?

They were symptomatic of his fundamental inability to accommodate himself to the necessary requirements of theocratic kingship.

What was the consequence of Saul's definitive rejection in 1 Samuel 15?

Saul was no longer the rightful king in God's eyes. Signup and view all the answers

Who did God turn his attention to after rejecting Saul as king?

God turned his attention to David, 'a man after his own heart'. Signup and view all the answers

How did Saul's fear of David contribute to his emotional and psychological disintegration?

Saul's fear of David, whom he sensed to be God's choice for king, exacerbated his emotional and psychological disintegration. Signup and view all the answers

What was Saul supposed to do after the third and last fulfillment?

Do whatever his hand found to do Signup and view all the answers

What location was Saul supposed to return to after fulfilling his tasks?

Gilgal Signup and view all the answers

What would Saul have demonstrated if he adhered to the scheme set by Samuel?

Willingness to submit himself to God's rule Signup and view all the answers

What act of valor was Saul supposed to perform to confirm his suitability for kingship?

Whatever his hand found to do Signup and view all the answers

Who actually fulfilled the charge that Saul failed to carry out in 1 Samuel 13?

Jonathan Signup and view all the answers

Where did Saul go to await Samuel's arrival after Jonathan's actions?

Gilgal Signup and view all the answers

What did the people's desire for a king like other nations signify?

Rejection of God as the great King Signup and view all the answers

Why was God willing to grant the people's request for a king?

If the people first heard warnings about the potential abuses of kingship and the king submitted to God's rule. Signup and view all the answers

How was Saul introduced in 1 Samuel 9:2?

As an impressive individual of striking proportions. Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary indication of Saul's unsuitability as a king?

Repeated failure to obey the word of the Lord as relayed by Samuel. Signup and view all the answers

Where can instances of Saul's disobedience to the word of the Lord be found in 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel 13:1-23 and 1 Samuel 15:1-35. Signup and view all the answers

What were the three signs given to Saul at the occasion of his anointing by Samuel?

To serve as confirmation. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Saul's Disobedience and Rejection

Saul offered pre-battle sacrifices in Samuel's absence, despite being instructed to wait for Samuel's arrival.
After Saul's offering, Samuel announced that Saul's kingdom would not endure and that God had sought out a man after His own heart.

Consequences of Disobedience

Saul's specific deeds of disobedience in 1 Samuel 15, including his failure to completely destroy the Amalekites and their livestock, mattered because they demonstrated his lack of obedience to God's commands.
The consequence of Saul's definitive rejection in 1 Samuel 15 was that God turned His attention to David, who would become the next king of Israel.

Saul's Downfall

Saul's fear of David contributed to his emotional and psychological disintegration, as he became increasingly paranoid and jealous of David's rising popularity.
Saul was supposed to return to Gilgal after fulfilling his tasks, but instead, he went to await Samuel's arrival in Gilgal after Jonathan's actions.

Saul's Failure to Fulfill God's Commands

Saul was supposed to demonstrate obedience to God's commands after the third and last fulfillment of the prophetic signs.
Saul failed to carry out the charge to destroy the Amalekites and their livestock, which was supposed to confirm his suitability for kingship.
David eventually fulfilled the charge that Saul failed to carry out in 1 Samuel 13.

Saul's Introduction and Unsuitability

Saul was introduced in 1 Samuel 9:2 as a tall, handsome man from the tribe of Benjamin.
A primary indication of Saul's unsuitability as a king was his disobedience to the word of the Lord, which can be found in instances throughout 1 Samuel.
The three signs given to Saul at the occasion of his anointing by Samuel were: 1) meeting three men carrying three goats, three loaves of bread, and a wine bottle; 2) encountering a group of prophets prophesying; and 3) finding a donkey that had been missing for three days.

The People's Desire for a King

The people's desire for a king like other nations signified a rejection of God's direct leadership and a desire for human governance.
God was willing to grant the people's request for a king, but He did so reluctantly, knowing that it would lead to problems and disobedience.

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Test your knowledge on Saul's obedience to God's rule as described in 1 Samuel 10. Questions may include Saul's fulfillment of instructions, actions required, and the consequences of his obedience.