1st Samuel Study
Welcome to our 11-week study of the Old Testament book 1 Samuel. We’ll dig deeply into God’s Word and learn more about the faithfulness and supremacy of our God.
Everyone is welcome: the only requirement is a desire to learn more about God and His word! Join in this great study by downloading the free workbook and watching the weekly teaching videos with Gwen Murtonen. Videos will be uploaded every Thursday, but you can engage at your own pace and make sure to send in your questions and feed back.

“the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.”
-Daniel 11:32b
Week 11
Week 10
As we reach the end of 1 Samuel, David strengthens himself in the Lord his God. The Lord restores everything that had been lost when Amalekite raiders plundered and burned Ziklag. The book ends in tragedy as Saul and his sons die in battle against the Philistines.
Week 9
Week 8
Week 7
Week 6
Saul’s Downfall
King Saul makes a foolish vow that threatens the life of his son, but the people intercede for Jonathan. When King Saul goes on to disobey specific instructions from God, the Lord rejects him from being king over Israel.
Week 5
Week 4
Week 3
Week 2
Opposing the Proud, Exalting the Humble
The book of Samuel opens in a time of chaos and barrenness. A woman named Hannah prays for a son, Eli’s wicked sons scorn the sacrifices of the Lord, Samuel learns to recognize the voice of the Lord, and God remains faithful through it all.
Week 1
Homework
- Download the Workbook
- Read 1 Samuel chapter 1