The Biggest Story:
The Rise and Fall of King Saul
The Story of Israel’s First King
1 Samuel 8-15
the throne of his kingdom forever. 2 SAMUEL 7:12–13
1.Why did the Israelites want a king other than God? Why was this a bad decision?
Takeaway: Our good God is the only king we need.
2. How did Saul disobey God’s good rules? Whom was Saul trying to please with his choices? What are some ways we might feel tempted to please others instead of God?
Takeaway: We should obey God’s good rules because pleasing God is always
more important than pleasing people.
3. When the Israelites and Saul both rejected God and his rules, did that stop God’s good plan? When the Jews rejected Jesus as King and crucified him, did that stop God’s good plan?
Takeaway: Even when people reject God’s rule, it cannot stop God’s good
plan.
At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus.