Saul, Israel’s King

Series: Kids Online Explorers 2021

Saul, Israel’s King

September 19, 2021

Passage: 1 Samuel 9:1-10:25

Many people went to Samuel and said, “We must have a king
to lead us.” Samuel prayed to God about this. God told Samuel to find a king for the people.

God helped Samuel know that a man named Saul was the one God had chosen to lead the people as king. Samuel met Saul on a road near the city. Saul was looking for his donkeys. Samuel invited Saul to go eat with him.

“Tomorrow I will tell you something important,” Samuel said to Saul.

The next day, Saul and Samuel walked to the edge of the city. Samuel sent Saul’s helper away so Samuel could talk to Saul alone.

Samuel poured some oil on Saul’s head and kissed him. “God has chosen you to rule over His people,” Samuel told Saul. Then Samuel gave Saul some important instructions. After seven days, Samuel said he would find Saul and tell him what to do next.

Right away God began to help Saul.

Then Samuel called the people together. He reminded them about the times God rescued them and helped them. Samuel said that God had been their leader, but now they would have a king.

Samuel pointed to Saul. Samuel said, “Do you see the man God has chosen? There is no one like him.”

The people ran to Saul when they saw him. The people were amazed and celebrated. Now they would have a king!

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