Discussion Questions 05/17/26
Discussion Questions
Re-read 1 Samuel 13:1-22. What thoughts and questions come to mind as you read?
Pastor Sam talked briefly about the cliche of the hero who swoops in in the nick of time.What's your favorite movie or book scene where the hero arrives just in time? Why do you suppose this storytelling device resonate so deeply with people? When have you hoped for this in your own life?
Put yourself in Saul's position for a moment. You’re outnumbered, watching your army desert, waiting for a prophet who hasn’t shown up. How would you have felt? What would you have been tempted to do? Can you think of a time when you’ve felt out of options and out of control in your life? How did you respond then?
Pastor Sam emphasized that "repentance is the standard" and that we cannot experience forgiveness if we refuse to acknowledge our sin. Why is genuine confession so difficult? Saul blamed Samuel, the soldiers, and the Philistines for his disobedience. When you're confronted with your own sin, what are your go-to deflections or excuses?
Romans 5:5 promises that "this hope will not disappoint us." How is hope in Jesus fundamentally different from hope in earthly solutions or earthly kings?
What was God telling you in this sermon? What are you going to do about it?
