Class 1: Samuel was old and made his sons judges

The class covers Samuel's role as an old man and his appointment of his sons as judges, highlighting the contrast between his sons' corruption and his own dedication to God's work. It emphasizes Samuel's pivotal role in transitioning Israel from a theocratic rule to a monarchy and establishing the prophetic order.

Passages: 1 Samuel 8:1-22, 1 Samuel 7:15-17