First Samuel 7 & 8

Small Group or Personal Study Questions for 1 Samuel 7-8

• Why do you think the Israelites had such a time getting rid of their false gods?
• What does God promise the Israelites if they get rid of their false gods in 7:3?
• From this passage what can you say true repentance looks like?
• What false gods do you struggle with regularly?
• The Israelites seemed  to continually get rid of these idols and they keep cropping back up in their lives.  How do false idols creep back into your life today?  What do you need to do to get rid of them?
• What can you learn about the timing of the war with the Philistines in 7:7-9?
• Who is the warrior in the battle against the Philistines?  7:10-11
• Consider how this is a picture of our battle with sin in Romans 8:12-14.
• How will the human king be different than having God as King?  Consider the following verses in 8:10-18.
• What is the warning if they continue in their rebellion?  8:18  Consult Hebrews 10:26-29.  What is the warning for us today?
• What step of faith do you need to take as a result of this passage?