Saul Consults a Witch

SAUL CONSULTS A WITCH

1 Samuel 27:1–28:25 Key Verse: 28:6-7

1. What motivated David to go to Gath? (27:1–4) How did he come to live in Ziklag? (27:5–7)

2. What was his awkward situation there, and how did he handle it for the time being? (27:8–12) What was wrong with this? Think of a situation in which you are tempted to lie. What alternatives do you have?

3. Notice Achish’s words: “He will be my servant forever” (27:12) Compare this with God’s will for David. (28:17) As a result, what trap did he fall into? (28:1– 2)

4. What was Saul’s desperate situation? (28:3–5) What did he do, and how did the LORD respond? (28:6)When does God refuse to answer man’s request?

5. To what did Saul resort? (28:7–8; Lev20:6) What does this show about him? How did he persuade the woman to consult Samuel? (28:9–14)

6. What judgment did Samuel pronounce? (28:15–19) How did Saul respond? (28:20–25) How did Saul’s consultation with the witch affect him (23-25)