1. With reference to an African society, describe the activities of a diviner or seer.

2. Give an account of any religious group in which the phenomenon of ecstatic behaviour is a normal part of worship.

3. 'Because you rejected the lord’s command, he has rejected you as king' (1 Samuel 15:23). Explain why Samuel said this to Saul and explain what it shows about the Old Testament concept of kingship in Israel.

4. Comment on this remark: 'Samuel seems to behave in a very dictatorial manner towards Saul.'

5. How would you answer someone who says 'Eli should not have suffered because of the wrongdoing of his sons'?

6. List the similarities between the stories of the childhood and prophetic call of Moses and Samuel.

7. In view of what has been said about the primary task of the prophet of God, can we say that there are those who deserve to be called prophets today? Give reasons for your answer.

8. Explain the meaning of 'vocation'. How is the word used in modern life? Give an example of a modern vocation.