1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 28:2?

2. How does David's response in 1 Samuel 28:2 demonstrate his loyalty to Achish?

3. What can we learn about integrity from David's promise in 1 Samuel 28:2?

4. How does 1 Samuel 28:2 connect to Jesus' teaching on honesty in Matthew 5:37?

5. In what ways can we apply David's commitment to our daily Christian walk?

6. How should Christians balance loyalty to authorities with loyalty to God?

7. Why does David say, "You will see what your servant can do" in 1 Samuel 28:2?

8. How does 1 Samuel 28:2 align with David's loyalty to God and Israel?

9. What is the significance of David serving Achish in 1 Samuel 28:2?

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

11. How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?

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

13. Who incited David to take a census? (2 Samuel 24:1 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:1)

14. Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?1. How does David's response to Achish reflect his character and relationship with God? Consider how you can apply this to your own life when facing challenging situations.

2. In what ways does David's time among the Philistines prepare him for his future role as king? Reflect on how God might be using your current circumstances to prepare you for future responsibilities.

3. How does the trust Achish places in David contrast with the distrust of the other Philistine leaders in 1 Samuel 29? What does this teach us about the importance of reputation and trustworthiness?

4. How can Psalm 34, traditionally linked to this period in David's life, provide encouragement and guidance when you are in a difficult or compromising situation?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to navigate a complex relationship or environment. How can David's example guide you in maintaining integrity and faithfulness to God?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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