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Continuing Catholic Education

Explore the story of Samuel, the prophet who anointed the first kings of Israel, and the transition from Judges to monarchy. Discover the main themes of Hannah and Samuel, the capture of the Ark of the Covenant, and the rise of King Saul and David.

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Continuing Catholic Education

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  1. Continuing Catholic Education 2010-2011 May 8th-15th 2011

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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?

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Saul anointed as King

  8. 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

  9. David and Goliath

  10. 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

  11. David and Saul

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