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Lesson: Israel's First King

Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 8-15

Lesson Focus: Israel rejected God as king and instead asked Samuel for a human king.
Samuel warned them what would happen with their kings, but the people insisted. God chose Saul to be Israel’s first king. Saul began his reign in humble obedience to God, but then he disobeyed specific commands God gave him. For his disobedience, Saul would lose the kingdom, the Spirit of God, and his friendship with Samuel.

Preschool-1st Memory Verse: 1 John 1:8-9 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

2nd-5th Memory Verse: Psalm 34:17–18 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. LAST DAY