1a – In verse 17, Samuel calls all Israel together at Mizpah. Why there? (1 Sam 7)

1b – In verse 18, Samuel reviews what God as their king has done for them. Why?

1c – In verse 19, according to Samuel, why has Israel asked for a king?

2 – In verse 24, What characterizes the king the people want? Why?

3 – In verse 11:1, Why does Nahash want to gouge out everyone's right eye when they already want to surrender?

4 – In verse 5, What is Saul doing when he hears the news? Is this "king like?" How is cutting up the oxen and sending it throughout Israel similar to a previous incident that happened in this same place? (Judges 20)

5 – The army of Israel assembles in Bezek, 20 miles from Jabesh-Gilead and across the Jordan river. His plan is to liberate the city before noon the next day. What is his plan, and how will he accomplish it?

6a – How is evangelism like warfare? How is this story of Saul's conquest of Nabash illustrative?

6b – In verse 13, Saul affirms that the victory is due to the Lord. How does this give us confidence in witnessing? See 2 Cor 6:2-10