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Continuing Catholic Education

• 2010-2011
• May 8th-15th 2011

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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

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Samuel as Child

• Hannah and Elkanah
• Hannahs 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 Elis sons Hophni and Phineas

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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?

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Samuel Contd.

• Samuel grew in presence of God
• Samuels call and Vocation
• Samuel in Triple roles
• As a Judge
• As a Prophet
• As a Priest
• Jesus completing this ministry with Kingship as
  well

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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

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Saul anointed as King
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Saul as King

• Transition of Israel from Judges to Kings
• Gods 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

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David and Goliath
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David and Me

• Do we sometimes see Goliaths in our lives?
• What was David carrying in his pockets?
• Problem I have a God attitude.
• Humility of David
• Davids Compassion towards Saul
• Respect of Gods anointed ones

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David and Saul