1- What advantages, abilities, giftedness did Saul have?

2 – How does God lead Saul to meet Samuel? What "coincidences" are seen here? How are these "coincidences" used by God?

3 – Saul does not know Samuel or even about him. How is this possible since 3:20 says all Israel knew Samuel was a prophet?

4a – In verses 9:16 – 10:1, Samuel anoints Saul as "prince." Why not king?

4b – What is Saul's appointed task?

5a - What three signs does Samuel foretell to assure Saul of God's leading?

5b – When Saul sees signs filled, what is he supposed to do? (10:7) What does Samuel mean? How is this supposed to fulfill God's purpose in Saul? (See verse 9:16)

5c – What does Saul do about the Philistines' outpost? What does he do instead?

6 – How has God gifted you? How has he assured you of your calling and purpose? What does God expect of you with your giftedness? Why? What have you done with your gifts?