1 Samuel 16 The LORD's Anointed

Discussion Questions for 1 Samuel 9:1-2 & 1 Samuel 12:12-15 & 1 Samuel 15:10-11

1. What do these verses tell us about the kind of King Saul was?

Discussion Questions for 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13

1. What ritual was used to set apart the new king?

2. How does the selection of David as king, compare to the previous selection of Saul?

Discussion Questions for Isaiah 42:1

1. What does this verse tell us about the kind of King God chooses?

Discussion Questions for Psalm 2:1-2

1. How is God’s King described in this Psalm?

2. How does God’s King compare to other authorities in the world?

Pointing to Jesus Christ!

• “At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”” (Mark 1:9-11; NIV)