Sad Ending of the First King of Israel (1 Samuel 31)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What was the main cause to the contrasting results between what happened to David and Saul in Chapters 30 and 31? (1 Sam 28:18-19; 1 Sam 30:7-8) What does it mean to be faithful to the New Covenant in Jesus Christ?

2. What happened to Saul after his death? (1 Sam 31:8-13) Do you believe in life after death and the judgment of God? If you do, how does that belief affect your life now?

3. What kind of the life legacy or message that you would like to leave behind your life? How are you doing with following Christ?

4. What did you find most helpful/challenging/encouraging from the text or the sermon on the text?