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