WorksheetsLessons from the Life of Saul
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 24mins
What did Israel want so they could be like all the other nations?
A prophet
A king
A warrior
A priest
Who was already Israel's king before they asked for a human king?
Saul
Samuel
God
David
From which tribe was Saul chosen to be king?
Judah
Benjamin
Levi
Ephraim
What qualities made Saul seem like an ideal choice for a king?
Humble and obedient to Samuel
Physically strong like a king
Did not criticize those who criticized him
All of the above
What town did Saul save because he was filled with God’s spirit?
Jabesh Gilead
Bethlehem
Jericho
Shiloh
When did Saul attack the enemies of Jabesh Gilead?
During the night
At sunrise
During the harvest
At noon
What advice did Samuel give to Israel regarding their hearts?
Follow their own desires
Trust in Saul
Serve God with all their hearts
Obey the king only
What did Samuel warn Israel not to turn to?
Useless idols
Foreign kings
Wealth
War
What warning did Samuel give to Israel if they persisted in doing wrong?
They would lose their king
Both the people and the king would be swept away
They would be exiled
They would face famine
What does 1 Samuel 15:22 say is better than sacrifice?
Obeying the voice of the Lord
Offering burnt offerings
Giving gifts to God
Praying daily
According to 1 Samuel 16:7, what does the Lord look at instead of outward appearance?
The heart
The mind
The actions
The strength
What was Saul’s father lacking, according to Lesson 1?
Wealth or influence
Strength or courage
Wisdom or knowledge
Faith or obedience
What did Saul do during the night to save Jabesh Gilead?
Prayed for victory
Attacked the enemies
Gathered an army
Consulted Samuel
What did Saul offer instead of waiting for God's command?
A burnt offering
A grain offering
A peace offering
A sin offering
What does God require from people?
Complete and wholehearted obedience
Sacrifices and offerings
Prayers and fasting
Building altars
What did Saul's men do to stop him from harming his son?
They pleaded with him
They prayed for him
They restrained him
They reminded him of God's commands
What was God preparing David to be?
King of Israel
Prophet of Israel
Warrior of Israel
Priest of Israel
Why was this said about Eliab?
Because Eliab looked like a king, but God was more concerned about the heart
Because Eliab was disobedient
Because Eliab was a warrior
Because Eliab was the oldest son
Who did David defeat in battle?
Goliath
Saul
Eliab
Jonathan
What were David's weapons in the battle he won?
Sword and shield
Bow and arrow
Sling and stones
Spear and helmet
What was Saul's tribe?
Judah
Benjamin
Levi
Ephraim
What was David's tribe?
Judah
Benjamin
Levi
Ephraim
Who helped David escape from Saul?
Jonathan
Samuel
Abigail
Nabal
What kind of friendship did David and Jonathan have?
Competitive
Godly
Distant
Temporary
What did David gain from his friendship with Jonathan?
A friend who watched out for him and protected his life
A friend who gave him advice
A friend who helped him win battles
A friend who shared his wealth
What did David take from Saul when he spared him?
A corner of Saul's robe
Saul's sword
Saul's shield
Saul's crown
Why did David not kill Saul when he had the chance?
Saul was God's anointed king
Saul was his friend
Saul was too strong
Saul was his relative
What did Nabal refuse to give David's men?
Food
Weapons
Shelter
Money
Where did Saul find out about his own death?
In a dream
At the Witch of Endor's place
In a battle
In a prophecy
Who helped David while he was on the run?
Ahimelech
Saul
Jonathan
Abigail
Give 3 similarities or differences between David and Saul.
Two things Sual did to make God angry with him (a)
Who said, to whom, and what was the circumstances surrounding it...
"To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams."
When the people were complaining to Samuel about not having a king.
When David tore a piece of Sauls robe and spared his life.
Samuel said this to Saul, Saul was making excuses for making a sacrifice himself instead of waiting for Samuel. God's commands need to be obeyed fully and wholeheartedly.
When David was anointed as the next king by Samuel. God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance.
David didn't kill Saul when he had a chance because...
He wasn't strong or wise enough.
He was God's chosen anointed one and he was willing to wait for Gods perfect timing.
He was scared of what other people may think.
He never had a chance to, when he was always on the run.
God was preparing David to be king someday by..
Having him be familiar with the territory in Israel.
He learned to depend on God in difficult times
He was learning to lead
All of the choices are correct!
Davids wives included, more than one correct answer.
Abigail
Orpah
Michael
Esther
