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Lesson 68-69 – 1 Samuel 9–15

Lesson 68-69 – 1 Samuel 9–15. The Rise and Fall of Saul. Who is Saul?. 1 Samuel 9:1-2 What does goodly mean? Honest, reliable, considerate Talented Also physically fit to be a king. “he was higher than any of the people”. The Call of Saul. The people ( unrighteously ) wanted a king

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Lesson 68-69 – 1 Samuel 9–15

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  1. Lesson 68-69 – 1 Samuel 9–15 The Rise and Fall of Saul

  2. Who is Saul? • 1 Samuel 9:1-2 • What does goodly mean? • Honest, reliable, considerate • Talented • Also physically fit to be a king. • “he was higher than any of the people”

  3. The Call of Saul • The people (unrighteously) wanted a king • The Lord and Samuel relented, but the Lord still wanted to make it work. • What are the important principles in the calling of Saul to lead the people? • 1 Samuel 10:1 • 1 Samuel 10:6-7, 9 • 1 Samuel 10:8 • v24-26 - He was presented before the people and for the most part, he was accepted • How is this different than the calling of a prophet? Anointed by the Priesthood Given Spiritual Strength Assisted by the Prophet

  4. The Rise of Saul • Here come the Ammonites • They agree to give the Israelites 7 days before battle • 1 Samuel 11:4-8 • Saul at his finest, these are his duties as king, to unite and lead the people against enemies. • Chapter Heading – “Saul… wreaks havoc upon Ammonites” • 1 Samuel 11:12-15 • The people try to build him up • He recognizes the Lord in their victory

  5. Joseph Smith “We have learned by sad experience that it is the nature and disposition of almost all men, as soon as they get a little authority, as they suppose, they will immediately begin to exercise unrighteous dominion…” D&C 121:39

  6. The Fall of Saul (in 3 Parts) • Each row will take a section • Read your section and answer the following: • What was the sin that Saul committed? • Why did he commit the sin? What was his rationalization? • What was the real reason? How was Saul showing pride?

  7. James E Talmage “Think also of Saul who had been called from the field to be made king of the nation. When the Philistines were marshalled against Israel in Michmash, Saul waited for Samuel, under whose hand he had received his kingly anointing and to whom he had looked in the days of his humility for guidance; he asked that the prophet come and offer sacrifices to the Lord in behalf of the people. But, growing impatient at Samuel’s delay, Saul prepared the burnt offering himself, forgetting that though he occupied the throne, wore the crown, and bore the scepter, these insignia of kingly power gave him no right to officiate even as a deacon in the Priesthood of God; and for this and other instances of his unrighteous presumption he was rejected of God and another was made king in his place.” Articles of Faith, pp. 184-185

  8. What can we learn from Saul? • We may become very successful if we are righteous and “goodly”. • That is exactly when Satan’s tactic becomes pride. We are convinced that we know better than the Lord. • Our success will remain only as long as we remain humble and obedient to the Lord.

  9. Notebook Ideas • What do you think about what Saul did? Do you think you might have done the same thing in a similar situation? How do we stay constant to the Lord even when it doesn’t seem to make sense? • Can you think of a time when you may have trusted in yourself more than the Lord, perhaps not even bothering to ask Him about an important decision? What happened?

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