1 Samuel 16:1-13

•	Read over 1 Samuel 16:1-13 and share what you learn about:
o	Samuel?
o	the LORD?
o	David?

•	The LORD rebukes Samuel for grieving for too long over Saul’s sin (v.1).  When do you think grief over our sin is a godly response?  When can it become something that hinders us in our relationship with God?

•	Samuel needed to be reminded that God was in control of Israel’s future (v.1).  What difference does God’s sovereignty make to how we deal with disappointments and regrets in our lives? 

•	Read v.7.  In what ways can we be like Samuel in being seduced by outward appearances?  How can we help one another value what God values, rather than what the world values?  How can we help one another treasure Jesus above all else?

•	Think of something you want to remember about Jesus for the coming year.  Share it with the group and pray for one another that you will remember it (cf. Hebrews 12:2-3)
1 Samuel 16:1-13

•	Read over 1 Samuel 16:1-13 and share what you learn about:
o	Samuel?
o	the LORD?
o	David?

•	The LORD rebukes Samuel for grieving for too long over Saul’s sin (v.1).  When do you think grief over our sin is a godly response?  When can it become something that hinders us in our relationship with God?

•	Samuel needed to be reminded that God was in control of Israel’s future (v.1).  What difference does God’s sovereignty make to how we deal with disappointments and regrets in our lives? 

•	Read v.7.  In what ways can we be like Samuel in being seduced by outward appearances?  How can we help one another value what God values, rather than what the world values?  How can we help one another treasure Jesus above all else?

•	Think of something you want to remember about Jesus for the coming year.  Share it with the group and pray for one another that you will remember it (cf. Hebrews 12:2-3)
1 Samuel 16:1-13

•	Read over 1 Samuel 16:1-13 and share what you learn about:
o	Samuel?
o	the LORD?
o	David?

•	The LORD rebukes Samuel for grieving for too long over Saul’s sin (v.1).  When do you think grief over our sin is a godly response?  When can it become something that hinders us in our relationship with God?

•	Samuel needed to be reminded that God was in control of Israel’s future (v.1).  What difference does God’s sovereignty make to how we deal with disappointments and regrets in our lives? 

•	Read v.7.  In what ways can we be like Samuel in being seduced by outward appearances?  How can we help one another value what God values, rather than what the world values?  How can we help one another treasure Jesus above all else?

•	Think of something you want to remember about Jesus for the coming year.  Share it with the group and pray for one another that you will remember it (cf. Hebrews 12:2-3)