- Are there any elements in the book that you have difficulty understanding or accepting? What are they and why?
- How is the type of history you find in 1 Samuel different from what you find in modern history books?
- What would you say as a whole, 1 Samuel is all about? What are the major themes and what is the main message the author wishes to convey?
- Based on this first reading, were there any truths that are relevant in your life?
Saturday, July 28, 2007
1 Samuel Study - Week 1
We will tackle Lesson 1 this week in the Friday 1 Samuel Study. For those of you who do not have the book, the assignment is to read the entire book of 1 Samuel (that's read, not study) in four sittings. The study guide suggests Chapters 1-7, 8-15, 16-20, 21-31. This about the following questions for thought and discussion:
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Paul great meeting Fri. I had somewhat considered the New Testament to be simply 'phase II.' Even at this early point, in our dedicated study of the books 1 & 2 Samuel, I am realising a greater appreciation of the Divine process by which the Lord inspired and utilized the prophets in establishing the precidents that lead to and validate the later testimonies. Instead of of a two dimesional "Phase I & Phase II", I am realizing The Word for the multi-faceted, and gleaming gift that it is....
Though I guess I could have just gone with; "Paul, Wow! this really helps flesh it out for me"
Scott
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