1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 11:2?

2. How does Nahash's demand reveal the nature of spiritual warfare against believers?

3. What does 1 Samuel 11:2 teach about the consequences of rejecting God’s protection?

4. How can believers today resist spiritual "disgrace" as seen in 1 Samuel 11:2?

5. Compare Nahash's demand with Ephesians 6:12. How should Christians prepare for battle?

6. How can we seek God's deliverance when facing overwhelming challenges like in 1 Samuel 11:2?

7. Why did Nahash demand the right eyes of the Israelites in 1 Samuel 11:2?

8. What does Nahash's demand reveal about ancient warfare practices?

9. How does 1 Samuel 11:2 reflect the theme of oppression in the Bible?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 11?

11. Who was Nahash the Ammonite in the Bible?

12. In 1 Samuel 11:1–2, how could gouging out the right eye of every Israelite realistically have served as a sign of submission without stronger resistance or outside intervention?

13. Who incited David to count the fighting men of Israel? God did (2 Samuel 24: 1) Satan did (I Chronicles 2 1:1)

14. Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?1. How does Nahash's demand reflect the spiritual battles we face today, and what can we learn about resisting such threats?

2. In what ways does the account of Jabesh-gilead challenge us to support and stand with fellow believers in times of need?

3. How does Saul's response to Nahash's threat serve as a model for godly leadership, and what qualities should we seek in our leaders today?

4. What are some modern-day "treaties" or compromises that Christians might be tempted to make, and how can we remain faithful to God's commands?

5. How can we apply the lessons of trust and deliverance from this passage to our personal lives and the challenges we face?1. How does Nahash's demand for a treaty reveal his intentions towards the people of Jabesh Gilead?

2. What was the significance of Saul cutting his oxen into pieces and sending them across Israel?

3. How did the Spirit of God play a part in the unity of Israel under Saul's leadership?

4. How does the affirmation of Saul's kingship demonstrate the relationship between the leader and his people in the Biblical context?

5. How does 1 Samuel 11 demonstrate the importance of unity and solidarity?

6. What can we learn from Saul's response to the news of Jabesh's distress?

7. How do the actions of Saul in this chapter compare to the qualities of modern-day leaders?

8. How can the concept of divine intervention be applied to current global crises?

9. How can Saul's courage inspire us in times of personal trials?

10. How does the affirmation of Saul's kingship illustrate the impact of successful leadership?

11. How does the defeat of the Ammonites reflect the power of collective effort?

12. What lessons can be taken from the people of Jabesh Gilead's response to Nahash's siege?

13. How does Saul's leadership style compare to other biblical leaders we've studied?

14. How does the unity of the Israelites in this chapter speak to the concept of unity in the modern church?

15. What attributes did Saul demonstrate that confirmed his suitability as a king?

16. How can we apply the lessons of divine intervention and support in our daily lives?

17. What role does fear play in this chapter, and how is it overcome?

18. How can the celebration at Gilgal be related to the celebrations in modern churches?

19. How can the story of Saul's rise to kingship inspire modern leaders?

20. How can we use Saul's story as an example when facing adversity or challenges?

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