Checking In:

1.)   Take this time to check in with everyone in your life group. How is their walk with the Lord currently going?

Ice Breaker for the study:

2.)   Recall when some employer or talent scout first discovered you had a special ability. How did they affirm that in you? How did you respond?

Digging Deeper: Read 1 Samuel 10:9-27

3.)   What meaning did events at Gibeah have for Saul? For those who knew him? Why such a surprise?

4.)   In publicly anointing Saul, how does Samuel implicitly judge Israel and reward their protest?

5.)   Why the elimination process in verses 20-21, when Samuel already knew Saul was God’s elect?

6.)   How do the Israelites respond to their new king? Why this mixed reaction? Would your response be more like the “valiant men” of the “troublemakers”?

Application:

7.)   Describe a time when people were surprised at how God was working in your life. Where you equally surprised?

8.)   In what area of your life right now do you feel the need for some “valiant people” to accompany you? How about your small group?

Following the Discussion:

Take time to ask if there are any prayer requests within your group and pray for one another. Also ask if there is anyone in their life that you could be praying for that they may come to Christ.