1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 16:21?

2. How does David's service to Saul demonstrate humility and obedience to God?

3. What qualities made David "loved greatly" by Saul in 1 Samuel 16:21?

4. How can we serve leaders today as David served Saul in 1 Samuel?

5. What other biblical figures served faithfully before becoming leaders themselves?

6. How does David's role as armor-bearer foreshadow his future leadership in Israel?

7. Why did David find favor in Saul's eyes according to 1 Samuel 16:21?

8. How does 1 Samuel 16:21 illustrate the relationship between David and Saul?

9. What role does divine providence play in David serving Saul in 1 Samuel 16:21?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 16?

11. What role did an armor bearer serve in battle?

12. In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13?

13. In 2 Samuel 21:19, how could Elhanan have killed Goliath when David is credited with that feat in 1 Samuel 17?

14. In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing?1. How does David's role as an armor-bearer prepare him for his future as king, and what does this teach us about God's preparation in our own lives?

2. In what ways can we be faithful in the "small things" God has given us, and how might this faithfulness lead to greater responsibilities?

3. How can we seek and maintain favor with others in a way that aligns with God's purposes for our lives?

4. What lessons can we learn from David's complex relationship with Saul about handling difficult relationships in our own lives?

5. How can we identify and use our spiritual gifts to serve others and honor God, as David did with his musical talent?1. How does the anointing of David challenge societal norms and expectations about leadership?

2. In what ways can you relate to Samuel's fear in following God's commands? How can you overcome this fear?

3. What can you learn from God's refusal of Jesse's older sons and selection of David?

4. Why do you think God chose to anoint David while Saul was still king? What might this teach us about God's timing?

5. What does David’s anointing tell us about the characteristics God values in a leader?

6. How do you interpret Saul's torment by an evil spirit and David's role in soothing him?

7. How does David's initial interaction with Saul foreshadow their future relationship?

8. What lessons about God's providence can be drawn from the coincidental recommendation of David to Saul's court?

9. How does this chapter demonstrate the spiritual consequences of obedience and disobedience?

10. How can you apply the principle of "God looks at the heart" in your relationships and assessments of others?

11. How does the transition from Saul's reign to David's reflect the concept of divine justice?

12. How can you relate to David's humble beginnings before his rise to greatness?

13. How might David have felt during his anointing, knowing he was chosen but not yet in power?

14. In what areas of your life do you feel God could be asking you to focus less on outward appearances and more on inner character?

15. How can David's willingness to serve in Saul's court inspire us to humble service today?

16. How can the differences between Saul and David inform your understanding of leadership?

17. What lessons about patience and faithfulness can be drawn from David's time at Saul's court before his reign as king?

18. In what ways does the story of David's anointing challenge or affirm your understanding of God's sovereignty?

19. How can the narrative of David’s rise to kingship offer comfort or inspiration in times of uncertainty or obscurity?

20. How might you live differently knowing that God values your heart condition over your societal status or accomplishments?

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