“Where is the glory?”) 4:21 (KJV); “Ebenezer” (“Hitherto hath the LORD helped us”) 7:12 (KJV); “God save the king,” 10:24 (KJV) Reference to the school of the prophets, probably founded by Samuel (10:5; 19:1824) First Old Testament book to use the phrase “LORD of hosts” (appears eleven times in the two books of Samuel; e.g., Sam 1:3) Important place given to the Holy Spirit and prayer As in the book of Judges, explicit reference to the Law of Moses is lacking But many of the items and activities inherent in the Law (e.g., o erings, tabernacle, ark, Aaron, Levites) appear frequently In the early chapters, much light is shed on Shiloh as the focal place of the national religion V KEY WORDS AND VERSES OF SAMUEL After you have nished your survey of Samuel, choose key words and verses which represent its story Also, assign a title to the book Note the title given on Chart 42 Compare this with the one assigned to Samuel (Chart 44) VI APPLICATIONS OF SAMUEL Among other things, Samuel teaches much about prayer Read the following verses, and apply them to your own life: 1:10-28; 7:5-10; 8:5-6; 9:15; 12:19-23; 28:6 What constitutes a call to Christian service? In what sense does a Christian need and enjoy the presence of the Lord? Why does God sometimes let His people have the things they request, even though the thing desired is evil (1 Sam 8:6-9)? Is judgment for such an evil request inevitable? (Cf Psalm 106:15.) What are some causes of spiritual backsliding? Trace the downward path in Saul’s life List some spiritual lessons taught by the story of David in Samuel What you learn here about jealousy and hate, and about faithful friendship? What does the book teach about God? VII FURTHER STUDY OF SAMUEL Make biographical studies of Eli, Samuel, and Saul Critics of the Bible text see two icting reactions by God concerning Israel’s request for a king They see God condemning in chapters and 8; and God favoring in chapter (especially v 16) Read these chapters Is there contradiction here? Support your answer Study the origin of the ministry of prophet Look into the schools of prophets of those early days.6 VIII SURVEY OF SAMUEL Survey Samuel, using procedures followed for Samuel Who is the main character of the book? Is he still living when the book closes? Read Samuel 31 immediately followed by Samuel What is the continuity? Carefully study Chart 44 Compare its outlines with what you have already observed in your scanning of the book The pivotal point of the book is 11:1— ... the ministry of prophet Look into the schools of prophets of those early days.6 VIII SURVEY OF SAMUEL Survey Samuel, using procedures followed for Samuel Who is the main character of the book? Is... about faithful friendship? What does the book teach about God? VII FURTHER STUDY OF SAMUEL Make biographical studies of Eli, Samuel, and Saul Critics of the Bible text see two icting reactions... a king They see God condemning in chapters and 8; and God favoring in chapter (especially v 16) Read these chapters Is there contradiction here? Support your answer Study the origin of the ministry