This MacArthur Bible Study covers First Samuel in twelve lessons: Hannah's vow and the birth of Samuel, the corruption of Eli's sons, the capture and return of the ark, Israel's demand for a king, the anointing and early success of Saul, his disobedience and rejection, the choice of David, the defeat of Goliath, Saul's jealousy and pursuit, and the end at Gilboa.

The MacArthur Bible Studies are twelve-lesson guides built on John MacArthur's expository work, each with background, verse-by-verse notes, discussion questions and space to write. They suit small groups, Sunday school classes and individual study, and require no prior training to lead. First Samuel contrasts two men given the same opportunities and is correspondingly rich on obedience, jealousy and the fear of man, which gives a group plenty to discuss.