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4. Recap: Jacob & Rachel – in tough situations who do you remain loyal to Naboth’s Vineyard – how do you respond to greed? Salome & Herod – how do you hold up under peer pressure Rahab & 2 Spies – God uses even the most sinful if they trust Him

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6. Characters: Saul: King of Israel – Was in a declining relationship with Christ – Was about to go to battle with Philistines Was camped 5 miles northwest of their camp Woman of Endor: Necromancer (Deut. 18:10-11) – Known for having no power and exaggerating things – She was a master of witchcraft – God sovereignly allowed Samuel to communicate with Saul to prove God’s loyalty

7. Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

8. Application: When God feels distant, how close are you following Him? God wants relationship – He should be the first place we go to

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