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1 and 2 Samuel: The Rise of Kingship

  1. Lesson One
    Overview of 1 and 2 Samuel (1 Samuel 1–3, 8)
    19 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Samuel and Kingship (1 Samuel 4–12)
    24 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Saul’s Demise (1 Samuel 13–19, 28–31)
    25 Activities
  4. Lesson Four
    David’s Rise (1 Samuel 16–27, 29–30)
    26 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    David's Reign (2 Samuel)
    23 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Grab your Workbook Journal!

[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

In our Behind the Text section, we looked at the ancient tendency to associate gods with kings and with sacred boxes and images. Israel was no exception. The God of the Bible makes it clear that He is not an object to be manipulated or used, but rather the One to be trusted. We don’t equate objects or people with God in the same way today, but we are just as susceptible to putting our faith in a substitute—whether human or inanimate. 

  1. It is common in modern society for individuals to look to someone to be their “everything,” particularly in romantic relationships and friendships. Recall a person in your life that you’ve been tempted to depend on as a substitute for God. Describe that relationship.
  1. Now recall an object in your life that served as a substitute for God. Explain how God showed you (or is showing you) that He is the only real source of power, protection and provision.