1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 28:15?

2. How does 1 Samuel 28:15 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God?

3. What can we learn about seeking guidance from God versus other sources?

4. How does Saul's fear in 1 Samuel 28:15 relate to Proverbs 1:7?

5. In what ways can we ensure we seek God's will in difficult times?

6. How does Saul's desperation in 1 Samuel 28:15 warn against neglecting God's counsel?

7. Why did God allow Samuel to be summoned from the dead in 1 Samuel 28:15?

8. Does 1 Samuel 28:15 support the existence of an afterlife or spirit world?

9. How does 1 Samuel 28:15 align with biblical prohibitions against necromancy?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 28?

11. If Saul reportedly destroyed the Amalekites earlier (1 Samuel 15), why do they reappear here in 1 Samuel 30?

12. Why would God, who had stopped answering Saul (1 Samuel 28:6), allow this forbidden method to convey His message?

13. Why does 1 Samuel 13:3-4 give conflicting impressions of who actually attacked the Philistine garrison, Jonathan or Saul?

14. How does 1 Samuel 15:11, where God regrets making Saul king, align with the belief in God's omniscience?1. What does Saul's decision to consult a medium reveal about his spiritual state and relationship with God?

2. How can we ensure that we are seeking God's guidance in a way that aligns with His Word?

3. Reflect on a time when you felt distant from God. What steps did you take to restore that relationship, and how can Saul's account inform your approach?

4. In what ways can fear and desperation lead us away from God's will, and how can we combat these feelings with faith?

5. How does understanding God's faithfulness, despite human failure, encourage you in your personal walk with Christ?1. Why do you think God chose not to respond to Saul's pleas?

2. How does Saul's spiritual desperation reflect in his actions? Can you recall any moment in your life when you felt similar desperation?

3. What are the dangers of seeking spiritual guidance outside of God, as Saul did?

4. How does this chapter illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God's commands?

5. In what ways does the character of the Witch of Endor defy expectations?

6. How does the prophecy of Samuel highlight the sovereignty of God over life and death?

7. Saul was rejected by God for his disobedience. How can we ensure obedience in our lives to avoid such consequences?

8. How does Saul's fear manifest throughout the chapter? How does it affect his judgment?

9. How do you interpret the witch's act of kindness in feeding Saul and his servants? What does it teach about compassion?

10. How does the prophecy from Samuel affect Saul's morale and his mindset? What might this suggest about the power of words and prophecies?

11. If you were in Saul's position, what would you have done differently?

12. How might this chapter serve as a warning for believers in the present day?

13. In a contemporary context, what might be considered similar to Saul consulting the medium?

14. How should we handle moments when it seems like God isn't answering our prayers?

15. Discuss how this chapter presents human fear and uncertainty. How can we navigate through our fears in our spiritual journey?

16. How can one uphold their faith in situations where God seems silent?

17. In the modern world, we often face choices similar to Saul's. How can we ensure we make choices in line with God's will in our lives?

18. Discuss the role of prophets in biblical times using Samuel as an example. What can we learn from them today?

19. What lessons can we learn from Saul's downfall for our spiritual journey?

20. This chapter depicts the outcomes of spiritual desperation. How can we prevent ourselves from reaching a state of spiritual desperation?

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