1 Samuel 28:3-25 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Read 1 Samuel 28:3-25
- What characters are mentioned and how are they described?
- What repeated words and locations are in the text? [Listen]
- What conflict is happening in verses 1-3?
- Which character from 1 Samuel makes one final appearance here in this chapter?
- What is promised to Saul at the end?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- Saul consults a necromancer (someone who seeks to communicate with the dead) in chapter 28.
- Looking at the text, what leads him to do this?
- What does Saul hope to gain from the encounter?
- What should Saul have done instead?
- Did you notice any ironic things happen in 1 Samuel 28:15–25?
- List a few
- Why does God not listen to Saul? (1 Sam 28:6)
- Could you describe Saul's religion as "nominal" why or why not?
- What do you think is keeping Saul from repentance?
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- Are there ways in our lives today that we seek help apart from God? (look at horoscopes, cross your fingers for good luck, etc.)
- When we do this, what does it say about our relationship with God?
- How can we trust the Lord's guidance instead?
- Do you ever feel like the Lord doesn't hear your prayers?
- How can we be sure that the Lord hears us when we pray? (Psalm 6:9, Hebrews 4:14-16)
- Pray in light of this passage and any applications you've made.
- Sing Before the Throne of God Above to God and to one another.
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1 Samuel 28:3-25 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Read 1 Samuel 28:3-25
- What characters are mentioned and how are they described?
- What repeated words and locations are in the text? [Listen]
- What conflict is happening in verses 1-3?
- Which character from 1 Samuel makes one final appearance here in this chapter?
- What is promised to Saul at the end?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- Saul consults a necromancer (someone who seeks to communicate with the dead) in chapter 28.
- Looking at the text, what leads him to do this?
- What does Saul hope to gain from the encounter?
- What should Saul have done instead?
- Did you notice any ironic things happen in 1 Samuel 28:15–25?
- List a few
- Why does God not listen to Saul? (1 Sam 28:6)
- Could you describe Saul's religion as "nominal" why or why not?
- What do you think is keeping Saul from repentance?
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- Are there ways in our lives today that we seek help apart from God? (look at horoscopes, cross your fingers for good luck, etc.)
- When we do this, what does it say about our relationship with God?
- How can we trust the Lord's guidance instead?
- Do you ever feel like the Lord doesn't hear your prayers?
- How can we be sure that the Lord hears us when we pray? (Psalm 6:9, Hebrews 4:14-16)
- Pray in light of this passage and any applications you've made.
- Sing Before the Throne of God Above to God and to one another.