The Death of Saul
1 Samuel 31:1-13
May 8, 2016
Study Questions
1. Read 1 Samuel 31:1-7
and then skim read 28:3-25. How do these two chapters connect? How do they
relate to chapters 26-27 and 29-30? What is the Lord trying to show us in the
layout of these chapters?
2. Google “Mount
Gilboa” to find where it was and to see actual pictures of it. Stare at the
pictures and take in the geographical context.
3. Ultimately, why
was Israel so badly defeated in this battle? How exactly did Saul, his sons,
and his armor-bearer die? How does this connect to previous chapters? Why did
Jonathan, who was faithful to the Lord, have to die along with them?
4. How did the rest
of Israel respond to this tragic battle? What was the ultimate outcome?
5. Read 1 Samuel
31:8-13. Why did the Lord allow Saul’s body to be treated in this way? To whom
did the Philistines send the news of his death?
6. Who were the people
of Jabesh-Gilead? What relationship did they have to Saul and his tribe,
Benjamin? What exactly did they do?
7. What’s the most
important thing you learned from the sermon and your personal study?
8. How has today’s
message helped you to grow in love for God and others?
9.
What is the most
important thing Jesus would have you do in light of 1 Samuel 29?
10. Take some time to
worship Jesus. Thank him, praise him, and ask for his help as you seek to
strive with other believers for the faith of the gospel.
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