God's people had made it into the Promised Land!  God had won their battles through the warrior leader Joshua.  Joshua showed the courage to follow God's ways, even when it was not easy.

But, after Joshua died, the people stopped following God.  Everyone did what was right in their own eyes.  This led to all sorts of bad things.  So, God allowed other nations to conquer Israel.  They cried out to God to set them free.  And He did, through someone called a judge.  After the judge died, the people would forget about God.  And then God would no longer fight their battles, so they got conquered again.  It was a cycle that kept on going until the final judge came along.  A man named Samuel.

Even though God's people turned away from God, God never stopped loving His people.  Their hearts just could not follow God's ways, no matter how hard they tried.  

So, God was preparing to send someone who never sinned to take their punishment.  He was going to send His own Son to show His never-stopping, never-giving-up, unbreaking, always-and forever love.

Intro

As Samuel got old, the people grumbled and complained.  They wanted a king like everyone else!

Extra Time

Samuel anointed David to eventually be the new king.  But David would have to wait a while...

Verse for the Week

"I keep my eyes always on the Lord.  I will not be shaken."

Psalm 16:8 

Sample Prayer

Father God, thank you for sending the Good King, Jesus.  He is the King I need.  A King who died for me and rose again to offer me new life.                                                                                                                                   Amen.

Review Activity

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