1 Samuel: Choose Your King: 6-Session Bible Study

This six-session Bible study by Tim Chester on 1 Samuel will take you into a story of battles and murders, schemes and betrayals, and shepherds and giants. It is also the history of what happened when God gave his people the king they wanted and then gave his people the king they needed. And through it all, it paints a wonderful picture of the ultimate King God has chosen for his people: his Son, Jesus.

With his trademark insight and clarity, Tim Chester unpacks this part of the Old Testament for small groups, enabling them to appreciate Jesus’ rule for his people and to see how to live as his subjects today.

Each session will draw you to look closely at the Bible text and apply it meaningfully to your everyday life. The guide includes questions that open up discussion, optional personal reflections and a concise Leader’s Guide.

Flexible and easy to use, Good Book Guides are perfect for both groups and individuals.

• Written by a trusted Bible teacher
• Covers the whole of 1 Samuel in six sessions
• Thoughtful questions that get to the heart of the text and apply it meaningfully to your life
• Discussion prompts
• Leader’s Guide with insights on every question
• Optional extra sections if you have more time, including prayer prompts and icebreaker ideas

Tim Chester is a senior faculty member of Crosslands Training and has written over 40 books. He has a PhD in theology and PgDip in history along with 25 years’ experience of pastoral ministry. He is married with two grown-up daughters and lives in rural Derbyshire, where he is part of a church plant.