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Continuing Catholic Education. 2010-2011 May 8 th -15 th 2011. 1 Samuel- Overview. Background – Historical Book. Transition of Israel from Judges to Monarchy Timing – Right after Judges Purpose – Samuel as key character as prophet and as the one anointing the first King Main Themes
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Continuing Catholic Education 2010-2011 May 8th-15th 2011
1 Samuel- Overview • Background – Historical Book. Transition of Israel from Judges to Monarchy • Timing – Right after Judges • Purpose – Samuel as key character as prophet and as the one anointing the first King • Main Themes • Hannah and birth of Samuel • Transition from Judges to King Saul • Transition from Saul to David
Samuel as Child • Hannah and Elkanah • Hannah’s prayer (Very Familiar prayer to us) • Hannah dedicates Samuel to God • Samuel brought to Eli • Hannah visits Samuel bringing him new robe • Samuel grew in presence of God • In Contrast Eli’s sons Hophni and Phineas
Prophecy to Eli • Prophecy “I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his priestly house, and they will minister before my anointed one always. Then everyone left in your family line will come and bow down before him” • Where do you see this prophecy fulfill?
Samuel Contd. • Samuel grew in presence of God • Samuel’s call and Vocation • Samuel in Triple roles • As a Judge • As a Prophet • As a Priest • Jesus completing this ministry with Kingship as well
Capture of Ark of the Covenant • Ark of the Covenant was captured by Philistines • Wherever the Ark went, people got into trouble • Ark returns to Israel • Ark as the presence of God • Ark as the center of faith
Saul as King • Transition of Israel from Judges to Kings • God’s choosing Saul from Tribe of Benjamin • Fulfillment of three Promises to Abraham • Land • Royal Kingdom • Worldwide Blessing • Saul disobedience & breaking the law • David playing harp for Saul
David and Me • Do we sometimes see Goliath’s in our lives? • What was David carrying in his pockets? • “Problem I have a God “ attitude. • Humility of David • David’s Compassion towards Saul • Respect of God’s anointed ones