Devotion in a divided world (Advent: Christ) A series in 1 Samuel 1 Samuel is Biblical history in story-form. As you read the story, you begin to see that the key to flourishing in this world is learning how to be devoted to God in a divided world. David is chosen (1 Samuel 16:1-23) A stubborn light in darkness Everyone forgets the Gospel An evil spirit from the Lord God’s continued grace to Saul Questions: Compare Samuel and God at the end of chapter 15 and the beginning of chapter 16. The mourning has emotionally crippled Samuel into depression. But God brings the stubborn light of love and mission into Samuel's life. How does this move you to worship God? In what way does Samuel forget the Gospel of God's grace? God is sovereign and providential over all evil. This should comfort us, but it can sometimes concern or anger us. Why? How does Job's story in the Bible help us address this? How does God show continued grace to Saul through David?