Week 5: David is Anointed

Title: David is Anointed 

 Objective:  

 Show the contrast in chapter 16 between David (chosen by God) and Saul (rejected by God) 

 God looks at the heart of everyone, not at the appearance 

 God gives power to His children 

 Resources: 

 Fr. Tadros Y. Malaty Commentary 

 Catena Bible Commentary 

 Reading: 

 General 

 1 Samuel 16-17 

 

 Specific 

 Read and summarize 1 Samuel 16 (Contrast between David and Saul) 

 Read and summarize 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath)  

 

 

 Key verse(s): 

 "For the  Lord  does  not  see  as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the  Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 

 "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the  Lord of hosts" 1 Samuel 17:45 

 Review questions: 

 How did God deal with Samuel’s fear of Saul? What do we learn from that? 

 What happened to Saul after the Spirit of the LORD left him? What was the treatment to Saul’s problem? 

 Why Saul did not want David to go and fight Goliath? How did David relief Saul’s worries? 

 What was Goliath’ reaction when he saw David coming to fight him? How did David respond to Goliath? 

 Why did Samuel initially think Eliab was the Lord’s anointed?  

 “Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice.” How can we apply this on our lives today? 

 What did Saul and all the people of Israel do when they heard Goliath defying them? 

 Why do you think Saul seems not to know David despite the fact that David served as a musician in his court? 

 Homework: 

  Samuel’s first choice to be the successor king to Saul from Jesse’s sons was:  a) David b) Eliab c) Abinadab 

 The LORD said unto Samuel; Look not on his _______, or at __________; because I have refused him: for the LORD ______ as man sees; for man looks at _________, but the LORD looks at ________. 

  Goliath was defying the people of God for: a) two weeks b) 33 days c) 40 days d) 1 year 

 Then David said to the Philistine, ____________________: but I come to you __________, the God of __________, whom you have _______. This day the LORD will _________ into my hand. 

  Who was Samuel’s first choice to be the successor king to Saul from Jesse’s sons? Why? What was God’s message to Samuel? 

 What happened to Saul after the Spirit of the LORD left him? 

 What did Saul and all the people of Israel do when they heard Goliath defying them? 

 What did David say to Goliath proving his great faith in the LORD?