Book of 1 Samuel (Adults)

Chapter 8

Lesson written by Mark Gateley

Brief Review of Chapter 7

Study Questions on Chapter 8

1.        Whom did Samuel appoint to judge Israel?  How did that work out?

2.        What did the elders of Israel request of Samuel?  What reasons did they give for their request?

3.        How did Samuel react to the request? 

4.        What did the Lord tell Samuel about the request of the Israelites? 

5.        Describe the procedure and the warnings God told Samuel to give them regarding having a king.

6.        Did the Israelites heed the warnings?   

7.        From verses 19-20, what were the Israelites expecting from a king?

8.        What did Samuel tell God about the Israelites’ desire for a king?  How did God respond?