1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 28:8?

2. Why did Saul disguise himself when visiting the medium in 1 Samuel 28:8?

3. How does Saul's action in 1 Samuel 28:8 contradict God's commands in Deuteronomy 18:10-12?

4. What can we learn about seeking guidance from God instead of forbidden practices?

5. How does Saul's desperation in 1 Samuel 28:8 reflect his spiritual state?

6. How can we ensure our decisions align with God's will, unlike Saul's?

7. Why did Saul seek guidance from a medium in 1 Samuel 28:8 despite God's prohibitions?

8. How does 1 Samuel 28:8 align with biblical teachings against necromancy?

9. What does Saul's action in 1 Samuel 28:8 reveal about his faith in God?

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

11. Is there any archaeological or historical evidence confirming the existence of mediums in ancient Israel to support the story of 1 Samuel 28:7-9?

12. In 1 Samuel 11:6, how can an invisible Spirit 'rush upon' Saul and make him so effective in leadership, given a skeptical view of supernatural involvement?

13. Why does the 'Spirit of God' in 1 Samuel 10:10 produce such immediate prophetic activity in Saul, yet seemingly not in others?

14. What are familiar spirits?1. What does Saul's decision to consult a medium reveal about his spiritual state and relationship with God?

2. How can we apply the warnings against necromancy and consulting mediums to modern-day practices that may lead us away from God?

3. In what ways can we seek God's guidance when He seems silent, and how can we ensure we are not compromising our faith?

4. How does Saul's account in 1 Samuel 28 relate to the broader account of his kingship and eventual downfall?

5. Reflect on a time when fear or desperation led you to make a decision. How can you apply the lessons from Saul's experience to future situations?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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