Lesson 13 1 Samuel 28-29

WBS 1 Samuel 28-29 Lesson 13

1. David’s explanation may have been too convincing. What predicament does David 

    find himself in after having won Achish’s trust (28:1-2)? 

2. In one sentence, summarize the events that triggers Saul’s state of fear and his first 

    attempt at finding help (28:4-6)

 What is Saul’s alternate plan (28:7-11)? 

3.  When Samuel appears, how does the woman react (28:12)? 

Is her reaction surprising? How might you have expected an experienced medium to 

     react? What reason might she have for reacting the way she does?

4. Samuel’s response to Saul reiterates the declaration he already made in 15:26-29. In 

    comparing the two accounts, what new detail does Samuel reveal in 28:17?

 What new information does Samuel give Saul about the impending battle with the 

    Philistines (28:19)?

5. This will be Saul’s last meal. Who will serve it to him? (28:21-25) 

6. Below is a list of descriptions given for David in 29:3-9. Based on your understanding of the story thus far, mark each one True or False:

   
   

   ____T___ the servant of Saul

   ____T___ a deserter to Achish

   ____F___ faultless in his loyalty to Achish

   ____T___ worships a God who demands the defeat of the Philistines

   ____T___ on the side of Israel

   ____T___ sung of as mighty in war against the Philistines

   _____F__ honest with Achish

   ___T or F____ on the side of the Philistines

   ___F____ blameless as an angel of God before Achish