[Teachldsseminary] TEACH 1 Sam. 1-2

[Mom TheCool]

    Here are some questions to review 1 Sam. 1 -2, that you can use in a
game format.  I downloaded a simple game board online, but you can use any
simple children's game board (Chutes & Ladders, etc.) for this.  Each team
gets a Token to move along the game board.  I cut apart the scriptures into
strips and mixed them up.  Then after reviewing the chapters with the
students, we began the game. My point in doing this is to see how the
different characters in the story are becoming more Christlike, or if their
actions are taking them away from Christ.
     I divided the class into two teams; I pulled a scripture strip and read
them the reference.  One person on the first team takes a turn to answer, is
the character in that verse going towards Christ or away?  If they get it
wrong, the next person on the other team can "steal" by giving what should
now be an obvious answer.  To keep them on their toes, I DO NOT repeat the
scripture reference--I expect everyone in the class turning in their
scriptures as we go, to be ready to answer.  If you get the answer correct,
you can roll a dice to see how many spaces on the game board you can
travel.  Of course, each team is trying to get to the Finish space on the
game board first.
   Another way to play: if the answer is "Away from Christ," the player can
choose to move either team's token Backwards the number of spaces they
roll.  For an "Away from Christ" answer, you could require the player to
tell you what the character should do to repent and turn towards Christ.
   Anyways, have fun with this; throw in extra questions, or stop the game
periodically and discuss what the characters are doing, what the
consequences of their actions would be, how is this similar to things we do
in our lives.

In the chart below, you will see the scripture reference, the correct
answer, and a brief summary of why that should be the answer.  There are
also a few questions to review what Samson and Ruth each did to move towards
or away from Christ, just for fun.   Nora

*Becoming Christlike through sacrifice*



1 Sam 1:6

Penninah -Away

Penninah provoked Hannah, teased her

1 Sam 1:7, 8

Hannah - Towards

Hannah did not speak against Penninah

1 Sam 1:8, 9

Hannah – Towards

Hannah prayed to the Lord when she had a problem

1 Sam 1:11

Hannah – Towards

Hannah makes a covenant with the Lord

1 Sam 1:18

Hannah – Towards

Hannah stops crying, eats again – shows faith

1 Sam 1:24

Hannah – Towards

Hannah sacrifices her only son to live at the tabernacle

1 Sam 2:12

Sons of Eli – Away

Sons of Eli worship Baal

1 Sam 2:13, 14

Sons of Eli (servants) Away

Priests' servants sent to steal food from sacrifices

1 Sam 2:15, 16

Sons of Eli (servants) Away

Priests' servants took portion of food that should be sacrificed

1 Sam 2:17

People of Israel - Away

Since priests were wicked, people stopped sacrificing

1 Sam 2:20

Eli – Towards

Eli blessed Elkenah and Hannah

1 Sam 2:22

Sons of Eli – Away

Sons of Eli -Committed adultery in tabernacle

1 Sam 2:22-24

Eli – Away

Eli rebukes his sons, but does not take them out of tabernacle

1 Sam 2:26

Samuel - Towards

Samuel grew in favor with the Lord and with men

1 Sam 2:33, 34

Sons of Eli – Away

Prophecy that sons will both die because of iniquity

1 Sam 2:35

David – Towards

David will be faithful to the Lord, will have a sure house

Jud.14:1-3

Samson – Away

Samson marries outside of the covenant

Jud.15:14-15

Samson – Away

Samson kills a thousand Philistines in revenge, not to free Israel

Ruth 1:16-17

Ruth – Towards

Ruth follows her mother-in-law into poverty, and joins the Church

Ruth 2:6-7

Ruth – Towards

Ruth spends her days gleaning in the fields for food