Day 82: REPENTANCE, Leadership, and Change in 1 Samuel 7-9 | Bible In A Year (CSB)

For Day 82 of our "Bible in a Year" playlist, we explore 1 Samuel 7-9. Samuel leads Israel to repentance and victory over the Philistines, but the people later demand a king, rejecting God’s direct rule. Saul’s anointing as Israel’s first king marks a pivotal shift, blending divine guidance with human choice.

Questions:
1. In chapter 7, Samuel calls Israel to turn back to God wholeheartedly—how can we identify and remove the “idols” that pull us away from Him today?

2. The people’s demand for a king in chapter 8 shows their desire to be like other nations—what pressures do we face to conform rather than trust God’s unique plan?

3. Saul’s humble beginnings in chapter 9 contrast with his future—how does this remind us that God often chooses unexpected people for His purposes?

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