Continuing Catholic Education May 8 th -15 th 2011

1 Samuel- Overview Background – Historical Book. Transition of Israel from Judges to Monarchy Timing – Right after Judges Purpose – Samuel as key character as prophet and as the one anointing the first King Main Themes – Hannah and birth of Samuel – Transition from Judges to King Saul – Transition from Saul to David

Samuel as Child Hannah and Elkanah Hannah’s prayer (Very Familiar prayer to us) Hannah dedicates Samuel to God Samuel brought to Eli Hannah visits Samuel bringing him new robe Samuel grew in presence of God In Contrast Eli’s sons Hophni and Phineas

Prophecy to Eli Prophecy “ I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his priestly house, and they will minister before my anointed one always. Then everyone left in your family line will come and bow down before him” Where do you see this prophecy fulfill?

Samuel Contd. Samuel grew in presence of God Samuel’s call and Vocation Samuel in Triple roles – As a Judge – As a Prophet – As a Priest Jesus completing this ministry with Kingship as well

Capture of Ark of the Covenant Ark of the Covenant was captured by Philistines Wherever the Ark went, people got into trouble Ark returns to Israel Ark as the presence of God Ark as the center of faith

Saul anointed as King

Saul as King Transition of Israel from Judges to Kings God’s choosing Saul from Tribe of Benjamin Fulfillment of three Promises to Abraham – Land – Royal Kingdom – Worldwide Blessing Saul disobedience & breaking the law David playing harp for Saul

David and Goliath

David and Me Do we sometimes see Goliath’s in our lives? What was David carrying in his pockets? “Problem I have a God “ attitude. Humility of David David’s Compassion towards Saul Respect of God’s anointed ones

David and Saul