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. Who did Samuel anoint as king over Israel in this passage?
  2. What does this passage primarily teach about God's choice of leaders?
  3. How can we apply the lesson of God's choice of David over Saul in our daily lives?
A simple, rustic horn of oil resting on a wooden table, with soft, warm light illuminating it from the side. The background is a blurred depiction of a pastoral landscape, suggesting the quiet setting of Bethlehem.
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