1. DO NOW: WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS (TRAITS) OF A GOOD LEADER? Chapter 11 ~ Lesson 2

2. Saul becomes Israel’s first king.  The Israelites lived in Canaan for 200 years, and their only king was the Lord.  They wanted to live like other nations, and wanted to be a monarchy. A monarchy is a kingdom or empire ruled by one person, either a king or queen.  God told Samuel to anoint Saul as king of Israel.  God spoke to Saul through Samuel. Saul won many battles and the Israelites were happy that he was king.  Eventually Saul stopped listening to Samuel.  God was displeased with Samuel, and would coose another king.

3. Chapter 11 ~ Lesson 2 Saul is anointed King by Samuel.

4. Chapter 11 ~ Lesson 2 Concept: Why did Saul become Israel’s first king? Monarchy: Kingdom or empire ruled by one person, either a king or queen

5. Chapter 11 ~ Lesson 2  Samuel anointed Saul (with holy oil), from the tribe of Benjamin, to govern the people of Israel  God spoke to Saul through Samuel Questions: 1. Why was Saul anointed with oil? 2. In what way did Saul stop being a good leader?