Redwood Chapel - 1 Year Plan - Period 61

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1 Samuel 8:1-22 ESV

PART 3: Kings, Prophets and Divided Hearts (Weeks 11-22) Week 13 – Samuel & the Rise of Kings Memory Verse – 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart." Christ Connection – Jesus is God’s chosen King, valued not for outward appearance but for a faithful heart.

Questions
  1. What did the elders of Israel request from Samuel?
  2. What does this passage primarily teach about Israel's desire for a king?
  3. How can we apply the request of the Israelites for a king in our daily lives?
A simple, elegant crown resting on a smooth stone surface, symbolizing kingship and authority. The background is softly blurred with gentle earth tones, suggesting a quiet, reflective moment in the early morning light.
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