Jensens survey of the old testament adam 108
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“Where is the glory?”) 4:21 (KJV);
“Ebenezer” (“Hitherto hath the LORD helped
us”) 7:12 (KJV); “God save the king,” 10:24
(KJV).
2. Reference to the school of the prophets,
probably founded by Samuel (10:5; 19:1824).
3. First Old Testament book to use the
phrase “LORD of hosts” (appears eleven times
in the two books of Samuel; e.g., 1 Sam 1:3).
4. Important place given to the Holy Spirit
and prayer.
5. As in the book of Judges, explicit
reference to the Law of Moses is lacking. But
many of the items and activities inherent in
the Law (e.g., o erings, tabernacle, ark,
Aaron, Levites) appear frequently.
6. In the early chapters, much light is
shed on Shiloh as the focal place of the
national religion.
V. KEY WORDS AND VERSES OF 1 SAMUEL
After you have nished your survey of 1
Samuel, choose key words and verses which
represent its story. Also, assign a title to the
book. Note the title given on Chart 42.
Compare this with the one assigned to 2
Samuel (Chart 44).
VI. APPLICATIONS OF 1 SAMUEL
1. Among other things, 1 Samuel teaches
much about prayer. Read the following
verses, and apply them to your own life:
1:10-28; 7:5-10; 8:5-6; 9:15; 12:19-23; 28:6.
2. What constitutes a call to Christian
service?
3. In what sense does a Christian need and
enjoy the presence of the Lord?
4. Why does God sometimes let His people
have the things they request, even though
the thing desired is evil (1 Sam 8:6-9)? Is
judgment for such an evil request
inevitable? (Cf. Psalm 106:15.)
5. What are some causes of spiritual
backsliding? Trace the downward path in
Saul’s life.
6. List some spiritual lessons taught by the
story of David in 1 Samuel.
7. What do you learn here about jealousy
and hate, and about faithful friendship?
8. What does the book teach about God?
VII. FURTHER STUDY OF 1 SAMUEL
1. Make biographical studies of Eli,
Samuel, and Saul.
2. Critics of the Bible text see two
con icting reactions by God concerning
Israel’s request for a king. They see God
condemning in chapters 7 and 8; and God
favoring in chapter 9 (especially v. 16).
Read these chapters. Is there contradiction
here? Support your answer.
3. Study the origin of the ministry of
prophet. Look into the schools of prophets of
those early days.6
VIII. SURVEY OF 2 SAMUEL
1. Survey 2 Samuel, using procedures
followed for 1 Samuel.
2. Who is the main character of the book?
Is he still living when the book closes?
3. Read 1 Samuel 31 immediately
followed by 2 Samuel 1. What is the
continuity?
4. Carefully study Chart 44. Compare its
outlines with what you have already
observed in your scanning of the book.
5. The pivotal point of the book is 11:1—
