1 – In verses 1-6, what are the Philistines hoping to accomplish? How?

Why was Jonathan's death both sad and victorious? Why was Saul's death only grievous? Why does Saul kill himself?

How does scripture deal with Saul's method of death? How does suicide relate to the sanctity of life?

2 - In verse 7, why do the Israelite non-combatants panic? What do they do?

3 – In verses 8-10, why do the men of Jabesh Gilead risk a night time raid at Beth Shan? Why was it dangerous? Why do they burn the bodies of Saul and his sons?

How does this devastation set the stage for David to become king of Israel?

4 – How does a Christian's public sin defame our testimony and the name of our savior and king?