I Samuel 16:1-13

On the 4th Sunday in Lent, we move on in the Hebrew Scriptures to the story of the anointing of David as King of Israel in I Samuel 16:1-13.

Take the time to read the story of the origin of Israel’s kings, I Samuel 8-16.

List the details you find about Samuel, Saul, and David. What kind of people were they? What were their struggles and achievements?

How do you think fear and love worked in each of these men?