Who is this? Father a polygamist Mother a woman of faith & grace Lived about 3,000 years ago Sons were worthless Prophet, Judge, Priest, Executioner
One of the most well known OT prophets Man of faith, Heb. 11:32-34 Influenced the succeeding generation 1 Sam. 19:20
Born during the time of the judges Cycles of apostasy, Judges 21:25 Oppression by enemies
Parents were faithful servants of God Elkanah, a Levite, 1 Chron. 6:26-34 Yearly sacrifice, 1 Sam. 1:3 Hannah faithful to her word, 1 Sam. 1:24-28
Israel struggled to survive Eli’s corrupt sons, 1 Sam. 2:12-22 Defeated by enemies, 1 Sam. 4:1, 2 Reduced God to an idol, 1 Sam. 4:3 Idolatry, 1 Sam. 7:3
Took Eli’s place Judge, 1 Sam. 7:15-17 Priest, 1 Sam. 7:5, 9 Prophet, 1 Sam. 3:19-21
Leadership influenced Israel to turn back to God Gave up idolatry, 1 Sam. 7:4-6 Victory over enemies, 1 Sam. 7:10-14
Anointed kings over Israel People demanded one, 1 Sam. 8 Saul chosen by God, 1 Sam David chosen by God, 1 Sam. 16:7-13
Saul lost faith & patience – transgressed Fearful of enemy, 1 Sam. 13:6, 7 Sacrificed, 1 Sam. 13:8-10 Condemned, 1 Sam. 13:11-14
Arrogance caused Saul to ignore God Commanded to destroy the Amalekites, 1 Sam. 15:1-3 Spared Agag & best animals, 1 Sam. 15:7-9 Condemned, 1 Sam. 15:13-23
Told Saul of his imminent death Saul separated from God, 1 Sam. 28:6-10 Brought up by God, 1 Sam. 28:11-14 Message of doom, 1 Sam. 28:15-19
One of the most well known OT prophets Man of faith, Heb. 11:32-34 Influenced the succeeding generation 1 Sam. 19:20