Roots Bible Engagement Wk 11
Day 3
Part of Roots
March 26, 2025

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“But the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.’” —1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT)

Bible Engagement: United Kingdom/Saul

Tier 1: 1 Samuel 8-9 Israelites demand a king
Tier 2: 1 Samuel 10; 12-14; Psalms 1; 8
Tier 3: 1 Samuel 10-14; Psalms 1; 8

Tier 1 Questions

  1. Why did the Israelites demand a king? (see 1 Samuel 8:5)

• What warning did Samuel give them?


2. How does 1 Sam. 9:1-2 describe Saul?

Tiers 2-3 Questions

  1. After Saul was anointed as king, the
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    of the Lord came upon him, he
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    , and became a
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    person just as Samuel predicted. (1 Samuel 10:6-11)

• What instructions about Gilgal did Samuel give to Saul?

• Where did the Israelites find Saul when God publicly announced his kingship? (v. 22)


2. Why did Samuel say it was evil for the Israelites to demand a king? (1 Sam. 12:12-15)


3. Why did Saul decide to offer the burnt offerings at Gilgal? (1 Sam. 13:5-12)


4. Note some traits of God, humans, and themes from today’s Psalms.

Application

  1. Why do you think humans often prefer to follow a person instead of God? Ask God to reveal if there are areas where you would rather follow a person’s lead than God’s. Take the step to trust Him in this area.

  2. Write a sentence of praise or thanks to God based on the traits highlighted in today’s Psalms.