1. A new person (1-16)

Samuel anointed Saul leader over God's people. He told him in detail about some events that would confirm God's calling. Most importantly, God's Spirit would come upon him in power and change him into a different person. This is the power of God the Creator. The leader of God's people needs more than human ability. He needs God's Spirit of discernment. As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed his heart.

2. Samuel assembles the people (17-27)

Samuel was not happy about the people's insistence on a king, but he was pleased with Saul, because he was the Lord's anointed. When he was brought out of his hiding place and introduced to the people, they shouted, "Long live the king!" Saul was chosen by the Lord. Samuel wrote down on a scroll the duties of their king and deposited it before the Lord.