Study Questions

God Sees a Repentant Heart

June 21, 2026

1 Samuel 7

Study Questions

1.    Read 1 Samuel 7:1-4. What has been the sin of the Israelites up to this point? What more do we learn from this chapter about what their sin included?

2.    Why did Israel lament before the Lord? Why were they mourning? What can we learn about the biblical position of lamenting? Does saying sorry mean anything to the Lord? Can you think of other times in Scripture when God’s children lamented over their sin?

3.    Read 1 Samuel 7:5-6. What was Samuel’s role before the people of Israel? What is the significance of corporate confession? What was symbolic about the people pouring water out before the Lord? If you are saved by faith in Christ, why would confession be necessary?

4.    Read 1 Samuel 7:7-11. What relationship does fear and faith have? Can you be fearful and still trust in God’s Sovereignty? Why/why not?

5.    Read 1 Samuel 7:12-14. What was the response of God’s children after the Lord overpowered their enemy? Can you remember a time when you celebrated before the Lord proclaiming His faithfulness? What ‘ebenezers’ do you have that are markers of God’s deliverance in your life? 

6.    What’s your take-a-way from this passage?