1 Samuel Study - Week 4

Bible Reading for this Week: 1 Samuel 5 - 7
Lesson 4 Title: The Lord Against the Philistines

1. Both the Philistines and the Israelites thought the ark was a potent symbol of God's presence and a sort of lucky charm. To what extent were they right, and to what extent were they wrong?
2. Is there anything in the NT or the experience of the Church that is lethal in its effects if not treated with reverence? Explain. (Consider Acts 5:1-11 and 1 Corinthians 11:27-30) - see www.biblegateway.com)
3. How did God convince Israel to accept and appreciate Samuel's leadership?
4. How can we turn to the Lord with all our hearts? What practical steps, including but not limited to prayer, will this require?
5. How would you summarize Chapters 1-7? What heading would you give this section?
6. Don't forget to select one verse in this week's reading that impacted you - if you cannot make the meeting this week - post a comment below with your verse and any comments you want to share.