1 - In verses 1-4, why did Philistia have garrisons within Israel? Why did Jonathon attack the Philistine garrison? Who was supposed to? When?
2 – In verse 5, What was the Philistine response to having their outpost sacked? Why was the Philistine army so large?
3 – In verses 6-7, How did the Israelite army, both standing and volunteer, respond to the arrival of the Philistines? Why?
4 – In verse 8, When did Saul get the order from Samuel to go to Gilgal after attacking the Philistines? (1 Samuel 10:7-8) What was he supposed to do in Gilgal? Did he?
5 – Why was it wrong for Saul to offer the burnt offering? Why did he? What was Samuel's reaction? (11 & 13) What was Saul's explanation? (11-12) What was to be the consequence? (13-14)
6 – When we choose to disobey, we usually justify why we should make an exception. What are some of our explanations / justifications? Is there ever a valid reason to disobey God?