November 18, 2008

Disciple 1 -"Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study"

Lesson 9 - The People With A King

Gathering and Prayer

Video Segment (20 Minutes) • Prepare to View Video

o listen for how the Biblical historian, writing from the perspective of the Exile, told the story of the Israelites' experience with their kings .

• Discussion After Video

o Why did the people desire a king? What was their experience of a king? What impact did writing from the perspective of the Exile have on how the history of the kings and God's people was told?

Scripture and Study Manual (25 Minutes)

We will look at the 4 characters in this lesson. In each case there is a tension between the person's desire to serve God and the effects of position and power. Identify the tension. Then list the person's strengths and weaknesses.

·Group 1- Samuel

·Group 2 - Saul

·Group 3 - David

·Group 4 - Solomon

As a group we will discuss: The ways we might identify with the desires and weaknesses of these biblical people? How do we modern people who are trying to be faithful to the one God experience the lure of other gods?

Encounter The Word (25 Minutes)

Read aloud 1Kings 9:1-9. What was the central idea of the passage? What does this passage mean for the today's world? What is the personal meaning in the passage?

Marks of Discipleship (20 Minutes)

o Disciples maintain a perspective on leadership that supports and respects godly leaders but give true allegiance only to God.

Closing and Prayer

.:. Prayer Concerns .

:. Lesson 10

.:. Closing Prayer