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1 Samuel 9 · Grade 4

God's Hidden Hand

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Saul looked like the perfect king: handsome and head and shoulders taller than anyone in Israel. Yet he first appears on an ordinary errand, searching for his father's lost donkeys through the hill country of Ephraim and the land of Benjamin.

When Saul wanted to give up, his servant suggested visiting the man of God. It was the servant, not Saul, who knew about Samuel and even had a coin to give. Saul seemed unaware of the prophet who had led Israel for years.

Behind the scenes, God was at work. A day earlier, He had told Samuel to anoint a man from Benjamin as prince, because He had heard His people's cry. Samuel honored Saul at the feast with a special portion set aside for him. Lost donkeys led Saul to God's plan.

Show What You Know

  1. What errand was Saul on?

  2. Who knew about Samuel?

  3. Why did God choose to send a prince?

  4. What led Saul to God's plan?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

SaulservantGod
  1. looked like the perfect king: handsome and head and shoulders taller than anyone in Israel.
  2. When Saul wanted to give up, his suggested visiting the man of God.
  3. Behind the scenes, was at work.

Think About It

  1. How has God used ordinary events to guide you?

  2. What does it mean that Saul looked like the perfect king? Is that what matters most?

Memory Verse

“Tomorrow about this time I will send you a man out of the land of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him to be prince over my people Israel. He will save my people out of the hand of the Philistines; for I have looked upon my people, because their cry has come to me.”

1 Samuel 9:16 (WEB)

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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.

  • How did God work behind the scenes in this chapter?
  • Why is looks not the most important thing about a leader?

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