1 – In verse 13, what does it mean, "the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David?" Cross reference Judges 14:6, 19, 15:14. 1 Samuel10:10, 11:6. How is David's experience in the Spirit different? (1 Sam 16:13)

2 – In verse 14, the Spirit departed from Saul. How would seeing this later affect David? Why? (see Psalm 51:11) How does the Holy Spirit come on us? Why? Can we lose it? What does Jesus mean in John 14:17 that the Holy Spirit dwells "with you" and will be "in you?" Is He in us now? How? Why?

3 - Samuel 16:14 says, "a harmful spirit from the Lord." Is God the source of evil? Is God sovereign? Why does He allow this to happen? How did Saul's servants recognize this as a spiritual rather than a mental or emotional condition?

4 – Why would music have an effect on an evil spirit? How about David's lyrics? What might these lyrics be? What does this suggest about the music we listen to or use in church?

5 – Why might David be concerned about being summoned to Saul's court? (see 1 Sam 16:1) Have you ever been summoned to court, not jury duty? What court will each of us, eventually, be summoned to appear? (see 2 Cor 5:10)