◄ 1 Samuel 28:18 ►
Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out His burning anger against Amalek, the LORD has done this to you today. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 28:18? 2. How does 1 Samuel 28:18 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God’s commands? 3. What lessons can we learn from Saul's failure to heed God's voice? 4. How does Saul's story connect with Deuteronomy 28's blessings and curses? 5. In what ways can we ensure we are obedient to God's instructions today? 6. How can we seek God's guidance to avoid Saul's mistakes in 1 Samuel 28:18? 7. Why did God reject Saul according to 1 Samuel 28:18? 8. How does 1 Samuel 28:18 reflect on obedience to God? 9. What historical context led to Saul's downfall in 1 Samuel 28:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 28? 11. Why would God, who had stopped answering Saul (1 Samuel 28:6), allow this forbidden method to convey His message? 12. Does the story of dedicating Samuel to the Lord in 1 Samuel 1:11, 28 have historical or cultural corroboration outside the biblical text? 13. If necromancy is condemned (Deut. 18:9-12), how can 1 Samuel 28:7-25 portray Saul successfully consulting a medium? 14. Why does 1 Chronicles 10:13 emphasize Saul's death as punishment for consulting a medium, when 1 Samuel 31 attributes his defeat primarily to the Philistine assault? Discussion Questions 1. How does Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel 15 set the stage for the events in 1 Samuel 28:18? 2. What can we learn from Saul's decision to consult a medium instead of seeking God’s guidance? 3. How does the account of Saul and Amalek challenge us to examine areas of partial obedience in our own lives? 4. In what ways does the account of Saul’s downfall illustrate the principle of sowing and reaping found in Galatians 6:7-8? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Saul’s life to ensure we remain faithful and obedient to God’s commands in our daily walk? 1 Samuel 28 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 1 Samuel 28:18 NIV 1 Samuel 28:18 NLT 1 Samuel 28:18 ESV 1 Samuel 28:18 NASB 1 Samuel 28:18 KJV 1 Samuel 28:18 Commentaries Bible Hub