1 Samuel 9 · Grade 3
A Search That Led to God's Plan
Read the Story
Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, had a son named Saul. No one in Israel was more handsome. He stood taller than all the people. One day his father's donkeys were lost. Saul and a servant searched through many lands. They found nothing.
Saul was ready to go home. But his servant said a man of God was in the city. He was honored, and all he said surely came true. On the way they met young women going to draw water. They said the seer had just come to the city.
The day before, the Lord had told Samuel He would send a man from Benjamin to be prince over His people. When Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said this was the man. Samuel told Saul the donkeys were found, gave him the place of honor at the meal, and talked with him on the housetop.
Memory Verse
“When Samuel saw Saul, Yahweh said to him, “Behold, the man of whom I spoke to you! He will have authority over my people.””
1 Samuel 9:17 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Which tribe was Saul from?
How tall was Saul?
What did the servant say about the man of God?
Who told Samuel about Saul the day before?
Where did Samuel talk with Saul?
Saul Meets Samuel
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for leading me even when I do not know it. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Which godly person can you ask for help?
- What does Saul's first story tell us about him?
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