1 Samuel 11: The Power of Unity (Kingdom Building)

1.Have you ever tried to use appeasement with a bully? How did that work out?

 

 

 

2.Have you ever stood up to a bully? How did that go?

 

 

 

3.What kinds of things divide us as Americans?

 

 

 

4.What kinds of things divide us as Christians?

 

 

 

5.What should be our focus for unity?




1 Samuel 10: A Whole New Life (Kingdom Building)

1.What is the biggest change that God has done in your life?

 

 

 

2.Who have you seen become a different person because of God working in their life?

 

 

 

3.Why do you think Saul was so reticent to become the king?

 

 

 

4.Who in your life has your back with their courage, loyalty and heart for God?

 

 

 

 




1 Samuel 9: Humble Beginnings (Kingdom Building)

1.How have you generally thought about Saul as a leader of Israel?

 

 

 

2.What are some of the ways you’ve responded to pressure in your life that served you well?

 

 

 

3.What are some of the ways you’ve responded to pressure in your life that hurt your progress?

 

 

 

4.Who are some of the people whose lives have inspired you?

 

 

 

5.Who in your life has pointed out God’s calling for your life?




Exodus 2:10: A Mother’s Love (Mother’s Day)

1.If you are a mom, how do you relate your experiences with the story of the mother of Moses in Exodus 2?

 

 

 

2.What part of this story particularly reminds you of your mother?

 

 

 

3.Have you had any women in your life who became like mothers to you?

 

 

 

4.What kind of a relationship have you had with your siblings? How much did your mom have to do with that?

 

 

 

 




1 Samuel 8: The Problem With Government (Kingdom Building)

1.How do you see government becoming more of a burden rather than a help?

 

 

 

2.What are some of the things people want from government? What is the cost?

 

 

 

3.What other areas of your life do more taking than giving to you?

 

 

 

4.What are all the things people expect from a church? What is the cost of all that?