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SAUL, THE FIRST KING OF THE ISRAELITES 193
3. DAV SLAYS GOLIATH
1..Explain David's answer to Goliath. What do you learn from it of David's character?
2. Discuss the friendship of David and Jonathan.
3. Give a oor talk on the subject "A friend is far better than riches."
4. SAUL P SE S DAVID
1. Why did Saul change his conduct towards David?
2. Write an essay in which you show that envy leads to many sins.
3. "He hath put down the mighty from their seats." Discuss what this means, with Saul in your mind.
4. Contrast the conduct of Saul and David, pointing out that David did not hate Saul.
5. Discuss our Lord's command to pray for our enemies, with the example of David in your mind.
6. In spite of Saul's sins, he was an anointed king. With this in mind, discuss David's conduct towards him.
5. SAUL DIES AND ls BURI
1. What do we learn from this story about reverence for the dead?
2. When Saul died, the people fasted for seven days. \¥by do you suppose they did this?
3. In what ways can we help the souls of the departed?