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Do Not Lead Like Saul & Absolom
This Week’s
Assignment
Day 1: Called By God
Read through the following passages and observe how Saul was called by God. Then consider what caused God to regret calling Saul to be king. What lessons can you learn from this example about God’s call in your life?
1 Samuel 9-10, 1 Samuel 15:10-35
Day 2: Personal Relationship With God
Read through the following passages and observe Saul’s lack of a relationship with God. What lessons can you learn from his bad example for your relationship with God?
1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 28
Day 3: Humble Servant
Read through the following passage and observe Saul’s lack of humility as a servant of God. What can you learn from his bad example about serving humbly?
1 Samuel 18
Day 4: Obey God
Read through the following passages and observe Saul’s disobedience and how it impacted his life. What can you learn from his bad example about obeying God?
1 Samuel 13:1-15, 1 Samuel 15
Day 5: Handle Problems Biblically
Read through the following passages and observe how Saul handled problems. What lessons can you learn from his bad example about addressing problems?
1 Samuel 19, 1 Samuel 22:6-19, 1 Samuel 23:14-29, 1 Samuel 24, 1 Samuel 26
Day 6: Called By God
Read through the following passage and observe that Absalom was not called by God. What lessons can you learn from his bad example about God’s call in your life?
2 Samuel 15:1-12, 2 Samuel 18:1-18
Day 7: Seek Counsel From God
Read through the following passage and observe where Absalom sought counsel. What lessons can you learn from his bad example about hearing from God?
2 Samuel 16:15-17:14
Day 7 Notes: __________