Biblical Outline: 1 Samuel

Peace & Blessings Beloved,

TGBTG for allowing us to see another day. I pray all is well with you and yours, and that your week has been fruitful & blessed thus far.

In this Series, we are going to further our in-depth study of each book of the Holy Bible, breaking each book into the major themes and topics contained therein. Today we'll outline the ninth book of the Bible, 1 Samuel.

• Historical Setting for the Beginning of Kingship in Israel (chapters 1-7)

  • Samuel's Birth, Youth and Call to Be a Prophet (chapters 1-3)

  • Israel Defeated by the Philistines; the Ark of God Taken and Restored (chapters 4-7)

  • The Beginning of Kingship in Israel under the Guidance of Samuel (8:1;16:13)

  • The Rise of Saul (chapters 8-12)

    1. The people's sinful request for a king (chapter 8)

    2. Samuel anoints Saul privately (9:1;10:16)

    3. Saul chosen to be king publicly (10:17-27)

    4. Saul's choice as king confirmed (11:1-13)

    5. Saul's reign inaugurated at a covenant renewal ceremony (11:14;12:25)

  • Saul's Kingship a Failure (13:1;16:13)

  • The Establishment of Kingship in Israel (16:14;31:13)

  • The Rise of David (16:14;27:12)

    1. David enters Saul's service (16:14;17:58)

    2. David becomes alienated from Saul (chapters 18-19)

    3. Jonathan protects David from Saul (chapter 20)

    4. David continues to elude Saul (21:1;22:5)

    5. Saul kills the priests at Nob (22:6-23)

    6. David rescues the people of Keilah (23:1-6)

    7. Saul continues to pursue David (23:7-29)

    8. David spares Saul's life (chapter 24)

    9. David threatens Nabal's life (chapter 25)

    10. David spares Saul's life again (chapter 26)

    11. David enters Achish's service (chapter 27)

  • The End of Saul's Reign (chapters 28-31)

May we establish, nurture, and grow a sincere love for the word of God, and study it lovingly & faithfully.

I pray you receive this with the love intended, and apply it to wisdom.

Love you much.

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Blessed!

-Humble Servant

P.S- If you have not given your life to Jesus Christ, I implore you to take the time to do so right now. Use John 3:16 & Romans 10:9-10 as a foundation for making your confession of faith. And use Ephesians 2:1-10 to provide proper context for your salvation.