Lesson 10

Choice 6: 1 Samuel 9-10. Saul Anointed King in Israel



Read 1 Samuel 9-10 and list the qualities of Saul that made him a good choice to be king.

Saul's kingly qualities:
A full head taller than anyone else.
Follows requests.
Religious.
Occasionally prophesies.




Read Articles of Faith 1:5 and briefly explain in writing how the calling of Saul to be king in Israel follows the same pattern of choosing leaders in the Church today.

The Article of Faith 1:5 reads "We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof." Samuel, a man who had authority in the church, received revelation as to who should be the king. Today, our prophets and all those who have any leadership in the church have been called by prophecy and by being set apart (laying on of hands) as was Saul.