Tuesday 9 January

1 Samuel 13:23-14:14
Where do Jonathan and his armour bearer go? Who is Jonathan? What is the terrain like where he encounters the Philistines? What test does Jonathan use to determine whether to attack the outpost? How do the Philistines react to seeing the two? What happens when they climb up? How many men do they kill?

14:15-23
What happens as a result of Jonathan's surprise attack? Why? Why does Saul muster the troops? What does he do next? Who is Ahijah? What role does he play in the Saul stories? Why does Saul tell him to withdraw his hand? What happens when Saul attacks? Who is responsible for the victory that day?

14:24-30
What oath does Saul swear before going into battle? Why? What effect does this have on the troops? What do the men find when they go into the woods? Why does Jonathan eat? How does he respond when told about his father's oath?

14:31-52
What do the men do after victory in battle? What happens when Saul hears of it? What does Ahijah want to do before going further into battle? What response does Saul get? What oath does he swear now? What does he do next? Who comes to Jonathan's rescue?

15:1-9
Who does God want Saul to attack? Why? What special instructions does he give? What group does Saul send away? Why? Does he follow God's instructions?

15:10-26
Why is the Lord upset by these developments? Where has Saul gone? Why? How does Saul greet Samuel? Why did Saul not obey God? What does Samuel say is more important than sacrifice? What is the result of Saul's rejection of God? How does he react to this news?

15:27-35
How does Samuel use the torn cloak for prophecy? Why does Samuel go back with Saul? Where does each man go after the death of Agag?