{"product_id":"1-samuel-group-bible-study","title":"1 Samuel (Group Bible Study)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeginner Group Study | 8 lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are excited to introduce our new format!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Rafiki Bible Study has been beautifully redesigned as a spiral-bound edition with durable covers. Now available as individual copies, this new format is perfect for personal study or group use. Each study includes two introductory lessons (\u003cem\u003eT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ehe Chief End of Bible Study: Thinking Right Thoughts about God\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhat is the Bible about?\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Rafiki Bible Study on \u003cem data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e1 Samuel\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on God's faithfulness, provision, judgment, and mercy through raising a champion to save his people and crowning a king to point to Jesus, the King of Kings. It highlights how God preserves his people through difficult times because his will cannot be thwarted by unbelief or disobedience. \u003c\/span\u003eEach lesson includes notes on the text and questions for discussion written and edited by reformed theologians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commentary recommended to accompany this study is \u003cem\u003e1 Samuel\u003c\/em\u003e by Richard Phillips, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLesson 1: Israel’s Transition from a Theocracy to a Monarchy Begins\u003cbr\u003eLesson 2: The Fall of Eli, the Rising of Samuel, and the Chastening of Israel\u003cbr\u003eLesson 3: Saul Becomes the First King of Israel\u003cbr\u003eLesson 4: Saul Finished Almost as Soon as He Began\u003cbr\u003eLesson 5: David Began a Long and Winding Journey to the Kingship of Israel, Part One\u003cbr\u003eLesson 6: David’s Long and Winding Journey to the Kingship of Israel, Part Two\u003cbr\u003eLesson 7: David Is Tested on the Journey\u003cbr\u003eLesson 8: The End of Saul—But the Story Goes On\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rafiki Bible Study","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47488796590384,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/3611\/2944\/files\/1Samuel_99819409-8989-4f16-b351-b28bcc171e60.jpg?v=1757341966","url":"https:\/\/resources.rafikifoundation.org\/products\/1-samuel-group-bible-study","provider":"RBS \u0026 Curriculum Sales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}