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Warm-Up for Sunday
Warm-Up for Sunday: When Saul was called by God to serve as the first king of Israel, he felt unqualified. In fact, on his inauguration day, Saul was found hiding from the call. However, God qualified him, by endorsing him through Samuel, empowering him through the Spirit, and surrounding him with men of courage (1 Samuel 10:6-7, 24-26). Even then, Saul didn’t act like a king. Instead, he put his hand to the plow to till the land instead of restoring the land to the hand of God. Despite his lack of faith and confidence, God set Saul up for kingdom success. Perhaps, by considering Saul’s calling, we will see how God has provided all we need for kingdom success as well. Hope to see you Sunday..
Small Group Discussion Questions
King Saul’s Call to Leadership
A Call to the Unqualified
1 Samuel 10
Ice Breaker: What job did you begin feeling unqualified?
1. When Saul was called to lead, how did he feel about his qualifications? 1 Samuel 9:21
2. What signs did God provide Saul that he was called to lead?
1 Samuel 10:3-9
3. Why did Saul not want to tell anyone about his calling as the first king of Israel? 1 Samuel 10:16
4. Why is Saul hiding among the baggage when Samuel and all Israel is calling for him? 1 Samuel 10:21-22
5. How does God encourage Saul to fulfill his calling?
1 Samuel 10:24-26
6. How does Jesus encourage Peter to get back up and fulfill his calling? John 21:15-17, Luke 22:31-32
7. How does Paul encourage us all to fulfill our calling?
1 Timothy 1:12-16
8. Where are you in your calling? Fishing for fish? Hiding in the baggage? Feeding sheep? Rallying the troops?