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Q3. (2 Samuel 7:14-16) There is a conditional aspect in the Davidic Covenant – that God will discipline David’s descendants when they sin. How did God discipline David and his descendants? In David's case, the chastisement came in the form of family problems and suffering from a coup by his son Absalom.

Q2. (2 Samuel 7:8-13) What are the main promises of the Davidic Covenant? I will make you a great name (7:9) I will give you safety from your enemies (7:10) Rest from all your enemies (7:11) I will make you a house … the house of David (7:11) Your offspring (son) will establish your kingdom (7:12) Your Kingdom will last forever (7:13) Are these promises conditional or unconditional? They are unconditional Why does conditionality make a difference? Because Davis is a mere man, he is inperfect and subject to failure . Therefore, if God's promises were dependent on David's performance, the prominses would not be worth much. Which of these promises is most important to you as a Christian? Your Kingsom will last forever.... so I will be able to beneft from it.

Q1. (2 Samuel 7:1-7) Why is Nathan so quick to give David approval to build the temple? Because he spoke from the flesh and not the spirit What should have Nathan done instead? He should have waited upon the Lord. What is the danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord? They will be outside of God's will and may actually get in God's way which is always perfect. David's heart is partlyright about building the temple though. Which part does David have right? His heart is right. He loves the Lord and does not want the Lord in a tent while he is in a palace.

Q1. (2 Samuel 3:22-39) Why does Joab slay Abner? To avenge his brother's death Is he justified in doing so? In this case no because it contradicts god's plan and King David's pledge to God How does this affect his king's unification plans? It doesn't Why do you think Joab is so blind? Joab is acting in his own will and has turned away from The Lord. How can our spiritual blindness get in the way of God working out His plan in our lives? We fail to see and acknowledge people and events that God has laid in our path and, thus, miss God's will for that part of our life.

Q3. (2 Samuel 1:19-27; 1 Chronicles 10:13-14) David is gracious in his memorial psalm. How does he remember Saul’s life? He looks beyond Saul's dark and troubled side to Saul's greatness as a king and warrior in Israel. How does the Chronicler remember Saul’s life? He recalled Saul's failures which caused the Lord to take his Kingdom and turn it over to David. How do you think God evaluates Saul’s life? He evaluates Saul in terms of did he finish well. Did Saul use the information, the grace and mercy bestowed upon him to make better decisions and steward the things the Lord has blessed him with. What do we learn from this? It is how you finish your life that counts regarding your rewards so we should concentrate on finishing well and not to dwell on past failures.

Q2. (1 Samuel 30:6) From the Psalms of David, how does David seem to strengthen himself in the Lord when things are going bad? David wrote songs to the Lord to praise Him. He also recorded his groaning to the Lord in his Palms. What devotional exercises does he adopt? David journals his thought process and feelings. He also focusses his attention on the Lord for his strength. What is the focus of his faith? The faithfulness and the sovereignty of the Lord

Q1. (1 Samuel 30:1-6) Why do the men blame David? Because he ordered the men to leave the rest defenseless. Why is the situation so explosive at this point? The men have lost their loved ones and its natural to want to lash out at someone or something any that is David. What does David do in the situation? He prays and mediates upon The Lord and renews his strength and hope for the future. What is David feeling? He is feeling discouraged and demoralized. Why doesn't he act immediately? He doesn't want to react to the situation he wants to seek God's will and wisdom so that he may be able to let The Lord fight his battles. He wants to get under God's yoke.

Q2. (1 Samuel 24:12) How do we apply the principle of not lifting a hand against the Lord's anointed in our day? It is not up to judge and avenge. It is for The Lord to do this. We are not to try to be the Holy Spirit for other people. What provisions are there in 1 Timothy 5:19-20 for calling leaders to account. First we need 2 or 3 witnesses and we should publicly rebuke them so others will fear What do you think God will do to those who slander, persecute, and martyr his appointed leaders? I believe The Lord will avenge his servants at the proper time

Q1. (1 Samuel 24:1-15) Why doesn't David kill Saul when he has the chance? Saul was the Lord's anointed and The Lord had commanded David not to kill Saul. What motive do David and his men have for killing a king who is trying to kill them? So David could become King, get revenge for being pursued for so long. What is David's rationale for sparing Saul? David's rationale was it was not up to him to take his life. What does this tell us about David's character? David had a heart for wanting to please God. About his faith? David's faith was strong in that he could live out his faith against very difficult and challenging circumstances. What does it say about David's leadership ability that he is able to dissuade his men from killing Saul? His men certainly were highly motivated to kill Saul to end their life of endless pursuit by deadly foes. Therefore, they had a strong belief in David to do otherwise.

Q4. (1 Samuel 20:35-42) What is the nature of the covenant between David and Jonathan? An oath to be mutually devoted living in God's harmony with each other. What does David receive? What does Jonathan receive? peace Who benefits the most from this covenant? Is it self-serving -- or not? David does, however, Jonathon receives blessings. What is the significance that God is witness to the covenant? God is able to honor the covenant between the two.

Q3. (1 Samuel 19:18-24) What does it tell us about Saul's faith that he pursues David even when he has sought the sanctuary of the prophet Samuel? Saul's faith has become disconnected through his repeated disobedience. His heart is very cold which enables him to defile the house of Samuel. Why do people prophesy when the Holy Spirit comes upon them? Because the Holy Spirit controls them and not the other way around. What is the relationship between this incident and the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2)? They both involve being slain in the spirit or losing one's to control their own behavior but rather being under the control of the Holy Spirit.

Q2. (1 Samuel 18:18-22) Which of the following is David's chief motive for marrying Michal, in your opinion? I believe David was motivated for a combination of factors which included his love for Michal and his desire to be the King David's son-in-law. However, I do also believe that Since David understood that The Lord was with him that he also felt The Lord calling him to accept King Saul's offer.

Q1. (1 Samuel 18:13-16). Why does Saul send David into battle? Saul has grown jealous of David and is tired of hearing others express adoration to him so he sends him to battle with the hopes of being killed. What is the result? David achieves great victories and the people love him more than before. To what does the narrator attribute David's success? That God is with David.

Q3. (1 Samuel 17:47) Why do we so often forget that “the battle is the Lord’s”? What does that phrase actually mean? I think we too often subscribe to the notion that we are in control and outcomes depend on our will and not the Lord's. Life is a spiritual balltle so ultimately, the battle is the Lord's. How can we avoid the arrogance of pulling God into our battles (“God is on my side”), rather than engaging in His battles (“I am on God’s side”)? We can avoid arrogance by humbling ourself to His will and not ours. If we strive to live like Jesus we will let the Holy Spirit clear our path (while we are on Good's path) and vanquish our enemies.

Q2. (1 Samuel 17:34-37) What does David's explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David's faith? David wisely credited God from delivering him from the lion and bear and concluded God will do it again. How lethal is David as a warrior? He is very lethal, however, he does not look that way from the outside because he so young. Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? Saul is being clever. On one hand, if David can defeat Goliath, Saul will have achieved a tremendous psychological advantage. On the other hand, if David loses, he wouldn't have lost anything because no one would expect a mere boy to defeat Goliath. Does Saul have faith? Yes If so, what is the source of it? Samuel & Saul' past experience with God