Ep 23. Samuel - A New Prophet
- 3 min
Samuel - A New Prophet is an episode from the third season of the show Kids' Bible Stories. The episode focuses on the story of Samuel as a new prophet of God.
The episode begins with the people of Israel feeling lost and without a leader. They had been following judges who would guide them, but they had been unsuccessful in establishing a stable system of governance. The people were desperate for a change and wanted a king to rule over them.
God spoke to Samuel and told him to find a man named Saul to anoint him as the first king of Israel. Samuel went to Saul's home and anointed him as king. Saul was hesitant to take on the mantle of king, but Samuel convinced him that it was God's will.
The people were overjoyed to have a king, but Saul failed to follow God's commandments. Samuel warned him about the consequences of his actions, but Saul did not listen. God was unhappy with Saul's behavior and decided to take away his kingship.
Samuel was tasked with finding a new king to lead the people of Israel. God told Samuel to go to the home of Jesse and to anoint one of his sons as the next king. Jesse brought out his eldest son, but God told Samuel that he was not the one. One by one, Samuel went through all of Jesse's sons, but none of them were chosen by God to be the next king.
Finally, Samuel asked Jesse if he had any other sons. Jesse told him that he had one more son, David, who was out tending to the sheep. Samuel sent for David and anointed him as the next king of Israel, even though he was just a young boy.
The episode concludes with David being filled with the Holy Spirit and defeating Goliath. The people of Israel would come to know David as a great and just king, a true leader chosen by God.
Overall, Samuel - A New Prophet is an inspiring and educational episode of Kids' Bible Stories. The story of Samuel anointing both Saul and David as kings of Israel highlights the importance of following God's commandments and putting faith in his plan. The episode teaches important lessons about leadership, leadership qualities, and being obedient to God. Kids and adults alike will find inspiration in the story of Samuel and the rise of David as the new king of Israel.