Easy-to-lead, 6-session Bible study on 1 Samuel that will excite you about your shepherd king. Part of the bestselling Good Book Guide series, with over 1 million copies sold.
Part of the Good Book Guides series.
This six-session Bible study by Tim Chester on 1 Samuel will take you into a story of battles and murders, schemes and betrayals, and shepherds and giants. It is also the history of what happened when God gave his people the king they wanted and then gave his people the king they needed. And through it all, it paints a wonderful picture of the ultimate King God has chosen for his people: his Son, Jesus.
With his trademark insight and clarity, Tim Chester unpacks this part of the Old Testament for small groups, enabling them to appreciate Jesus' rule for his people and to see how to live as his subjects today.
Each session will draw you to look closely at the Bible text and apply it meaningfully to your everyday life. The guide includes questions that open up discussion, optional personal reflections and a concise Leader’s Guide.
Flexible and easy to use, Good Book Guides are perfect for both groups and individuals.
“The Good Book Guides are a fantastic resource for small-groups and personal study. I've used many of them myself. For a busy small-group leader, or a Christian looking for refreshment in his or her devotional life, these come so highly recommended.” - Sam Allberry, Pastor and Author
Introduction
Why Study 1 Samuel?
Timeline
1. A Time of Crisis (1 Samuel 1 – 3)
2. Give Us a King (1 Samuel 8 – 10)
3. A Good Start and a Heavy Fall (1 Samuel 11, 13, 15)
4. The King We Need (1 Samuel 16 – 17)
5. The Wildnerness Years (1 Samuel 18 – 19, 24 – 26)
6. The King Is Dead! (28, 30 – 31)
Leader's Guide
| Contributors | Tim Chester |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781802542066 |
| Format | eBook |
| First published | September 2025 |
| Language | English |
| No. of studies | 6 |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
I love this small group study guide series from The Good Book Company. Christians are regularly told they should spend more time studying God’s Word, but sometimes there’s not a clear plan for how to do this. These study guides provide practical, step-by-step guidance on working through books of the Bible, along with wonderful questions that encourage reflection and application. I hope churches and Christian ministries will take advantage of this wonderful resource.
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