Tag: II Samuel

Reflections on II Samuel 1-5

On By BrianIn OT Reflections

With Saul dead, David becomes king of Judah, and then over all Israel.  Observe:

  • Attitude towards leaders – Saul has been hunting David for several years, but David doesn’t rejoice when he hears that Saul died. Instead he mourns.  Saul was God’s anointed leader, and even though he didn’t follow the Lord, his death was a tragedy.  What is your attitude towards your leaders?
  • Seeking direction – When the Philistines hear that David is king, they prepare for battle. David seeks the Lord’s direction and follows it, and wins the battle.  For what in your life do you need to seek God’s direction?  As you read his Word, are you seeking to follow his directions?

II Samuel 1-7: David Becomes King

On By BrianIn OT Studies

(1) How does David respond to Saul’s death (v17-27)?  How does this relate to Jesus’ call to love our enemies?

What should this call look like in our own lives today?  Be specific.

(1) How might David’s response to the Amalekite relate to our culture’s current obsession with assisted suicide?

(2-4) Why does Joab kill Abner?  How does David respond?  Why?

How does David respond to the murder of Ishbosheth?  Why?

How are David’s responses informative for us today as we think about our own leaders?

(5) How does David respond when the Philistines come against him, and how is his response instructive for us?

When did you respond in this way during the past week?

(6) What principles do we learn about worship in v1-11?  In v12-19?

How might we apply these principles to our worship today?

(7) David wants to build a house for the Lord, but instead God will build a house for David.  What promises does God make to David in v12-16?

In what ways are these verses fulfilled in Solomon?

In what ways are these verses fulfilled in Jesus?

How does David respond to God’s promises in v18-29?  What principles about worship can we learn from his response?