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1 Samuel 10 · Grade 4

Hidden Among the Baggage

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Samuel anointed Saul privately with oil and kissed him, telling him the Lord had anointed him to be prince over His inheritance. To confirm it, Samuel gave three signs: news of the donkeys, three men with gifts of bread, and a band of prophets. God gave Saul another heart, and every sign came true that day.

When Saul met the prophets, God's Spirit came mightily on him, and he prophesied. People who knew him were amazed. Yet when his uncle asked what Samuel had said, Saul told only about the donkeys. He said nothing about the kingdom.

At Mizpah, Samuel reminded Israel that they had rejected the God who saved them. Then the tribes came near, and Saul was taken by lot. But he had hidden himself among the baggage. When they brought him out, he stood taller than everyone. Some worthless men despised him, but Saul held his peace.

Show What You Know

  1. What three signs did Samuel give?

  2. What did Saul leave out when his uncle asked?

  3. Where did Saul hide at Mizpah?

  4. How did Saul respond to worthless men who despised him?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

GodSaulhiddenheartoil
  1. Samuel anointed Saul privately with and kissed him, telling him the Lord had anointed him to be prince over His inheritance.
  2. God gave Saul another , and every sign came true that day.
  3. Yet when his uncle asked what Samuel had said, told only about the donkeys.
  4. At Mizpah, Samuel reminded Israel that they had rejected the who saved them.
  5. But he had himself among the baggage.

Think About It

  1. Saul hid when he was chosen. Why might someone hide from what God calls them to do?

  2. God gave Saul another heart. How does God change people's hearts today?

Memory Verse

Therefore they asked of Yahweh further, “Is there yet a man to come here?” Yahweh answered, “Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.”

1 Samuel 10:22 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for giving me a new heart. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How did the Spirit of God change Saul?
  • What would you do if God called you to lead?

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