Preoccupied — Study Questions
1 Samuel 10:17–27
Paul J. Bucknell
Use these questions to examine God’s pursuit, Israel’s rejection, and the gracious help He continued to provide.
- What did God’s previous treatment of Israel reveal about His care for them (1 Sam 10:17-18)?
- How did they come to be called the “sons of Israel”? Provide a brief history.
- Do you believe 1 Samuel 10:17-18 served as God’s second chance for the Israelites? Explain your reasoning.
- What are some reasons why people make poor choices?
- The Israelites persisted in making a bad decision in verse 19. What were the two options?
- What caused their decision to be so harsh?
- How do you respond when people reject your opinion? How did God act toward the Israelites when they rejected Him?
- List at least four specific ways the Lord supported the Israelites in this decision (10:20-27). Which one stands out most to you, and why?
- Why is it wrong to finally get what you wanted so badly? Share an example from your life.
- What do you think the Israelites wanted in a king? Do you think they considered what kind of king they desired?
- What would it be like to choose God as their king instead? How would you prefer it?
- Are you sometimes so stuck in your routines that you're not open to God’s alternative path? Give an example. Other Articles by Paul J. Bucknell on similar topics