OT 50 Saul Disobeys God

Reference: 1 Sam. 11 & 13


Big Idea: Bad news: you and I have sinned. Good news: Jesus died for our sins.


Verse: Romans 5:6 - For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. (ESV)


Motions for the Big Idea:Bad news: droop your shoulders and look sadYou: point to another personI: point to yourselfSinned: two thumbs downGood news: thrust your fists in the air, like celebrating a touchdownJesus: form a cross with your forearmsDied: form an “X” over your chest with your forearmsSins: two thumbs down


Motions for the Verse:We - point to yourselfWeak - droop your shoulders and lean your head sideways like a weaklingRight time - pretend to tap your watchChrist - form a cross with your forearmsDied - form an “X” over your chest with your forearmsUngodly - two thumbs down


Questions to Ask Throughout the Week

• What did King Nahash say he was going to do to the Israelites? // Poke out their eyes.
• Who led the Israelites to fight King Nahash? // King Saul
• Who came upon King Saul in power? // The Holy Spirit
• Who won the battle, King Saul and the Israelites or King Nahash? // Saul and the Israelites.
• What were the special people who offered sacrifices to God called? // Priests
• What was the name of the other group of people the Israelites battled? // The Philistines
• What was the name of the priest Saul was waiting for? // Samuel
• How long did Saul wait for Samuel? // 7 days
• What did Saul do when Samuel did show up on time? // He offered the sacrifice himself
• What was God’s punishment for Saul? // He wouldn’t be king forever
• What is today’s big idea? // Bad news: you and I have sinned. Good news: Jesus died for our sins.
• What is today’s Bible verse? // Romans 5:6 - For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

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