Continuing Catholic Continuing Catholic EducationEducation

2010-2011May 8th-15th 2011

1 Samuel- Overview• Background – Historical Book. Transition of Israel

from Judges to Monarchy• Timing – Right after Judges• Purpose – Samuel as key character as prophet and

as the one anointing the first King• Main Themes– Hannah and birth of Samuel– Transition from Judges to King Saul– Transition from Saul to David

Samuel as Child

• Hannah and Elkanah• Hannah’s prayer (Very Familiar prayer to

us)• Hannah dedicates Samuel to God• Samuel brought to Eli• Hannah visits Samuel bringing him new

robe• Samuel grew in presence of God• In Contrast Eli’s sons Hophni and Phineas

Prophecy to Eli• Prophecy “I will raise up for myself a

faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his priestly house, and they will minister before my anointed one always. Then everyone left in your family line will come and bow down before him”

• Where do you see this prophecy fulfill?

Samuel Contd.

• Samuel grew in presence of God• Samuel’s call and Vocation• Samuel in Triple roles– As a Judge– As a Prophet– As a Priest

• Jesus completing this ministry with Kingship as well

Capture of Ark of the Covenant

• Ark of the Covenant was captured by Philistines

• Wherever the Ark went, people got into trouble

• Ark returns to Israel• Ark as the presence of God• Ark as the center of faith

Saul anointed as King

Saul as King• Transition of Israel from Judges to Kings• God’s choosing Saul from Tribe of Benjamin• Fulfillment of three Promises to Abraham– Land – Royal Kingdom– Worldwide Blessing

• Saul disobedience & breaking the law• David playing harp for Saul

David and Goliath

David and Me

• Do we sometimes see Goliath’s in our lives?• What was David carrying in his pockets?• “Problem I have a God “ attitude.• Humility of David• David’s Compassion towards Saul• Respect of God’s anointed ones

David and Saul