Educator Guide
Samuel Bible Study Guide
Samuel
Samuel
Last of the judges; first of the prophetic schools; anointed both Saul and David.
Teaching prompt
What changes in Israel when God 'speaks again' in 1 Samuel 3 after a long silence?
Reflection
Where in your life are you tempted to settle for human kingship instead of God's rule?
Points to Jesus
Samuel is the kingmaker who anoints David, but the everlasting King in David's line is Jesus (Luke 1:32-33). Acts 3:24 says all the prophets 'from Samuel and those who came after him' proclaimed these days of Christ.
Discussion questions
- 1 Samuel 3:1-10: How does young Samuel learn to recognise God's voice?
- 1 Samuel 8:4-9: What does Israel ask for, and how does God interpret that request?
- 1 Samuel 16:1-13: What does God teach Samuel about how He chooses kings?