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Old Testament Survey


CHAPTER THIRTEEN

I AND II SAMUEL

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

  • Name the author of the books of I and II Samuel.
  • Identify to whom the books were written.
  • State the purposes for the books.
  • Write the Key Verses of I and II Samuel from memory.
  • State the Life and Ministry Principles for the books of I and II Samuel.

I SAMUEL

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Samuel

TO WHOM: Israel

PURPOSE: Continued record of God's dealing with His people.

KEY VERSES: I Samuel 15:22-23

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Obedience to God is more important than sacrifice.

MAIN CHARACTERS: Samuel, Elkanah, Hannah, Eli, David, Goliath, Saul, Jonathan, Michal, Abigail

OUTLINE

I. Samuel: The last of the judges: I Samuel 1:1-7:17

A. Samuel's birth and childhood: I Samuel 1:1-2:10
B. Eli's rejection and Samuel's call: I Samuel 2:11-3:21
C. The ark among the Philistines: I Samuel 4:1-7:1
D. Samuel's activities as judge: I Samuel 7:2-17