Beginning of David's Reign
What city did David choose as the capital?
Jerusalem
How was David’s second attempt to return the Ark?
He followed God’s commands faithfully.
How can we avoid the same mistake David made regarding the Ark?
We have God’s Word. It is our responsibility to know it well.
Why was David so gracious to Mephibosheth?
For the sake of Jonathan.
Who is the mother of Solomon?
Bathsheba
Who was king over Israel before David?
Ish-Bosheth, Saul’s son.
What did David do after Nathan rebuked him?
He confessed his sins to the Lord.
What did David confess in Psalm 51:4?
David confessed that his sin was against God.
What was David’s final instruction to Solomon?
Walk in obedience to the Lord, and keep His laws.
Why was Uzzah punished so harshly?
The Ark represented God’s presence, so how the people treated it reflected what the people thought of God himself.
Why did David choose Jerusalem?
It was a neutral city without tribal loyalties; and it could be easily defended.
What can we learn from the grace of David?
When we remember God’s grace to us, we can extend grace to those who wrong us.
Why did David confess he sinned against God after he killed Uriah?
Because all sins are fundamentally rooted in a broken relationship with God.
What covenant did God make with David?
David’s son would build a house for God. God would establish David’s throne forever. God’s love will never depart from David’s son.
What does it mean to “be still, and know that I am God”?
To spend time with God, to pray and listen, to seek his advice, and to be patient.
How long did David rule Judah only?
7.5 years.
How is Jesus the "Better David"?
Jesus is the good shepherd who never sinned, and He laid down His life for His sheep.
Which ones of the ten commandments did David break in the story with Bathsheba?
You shall not covet; You shall not steal; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder.
What was the consequence of David’s sins?
Even though God forgave David after he had sincerely repented, David still suffered the consequence, which was the death of his son.
How are we similar to Mephibosheth?
We did not earn God’s grace, it is a free gift out of His love for us. We are adopted into the family of the heavenly King through Jesus Christ.
What does 2 Samuel 8:6 say?
“The LORD gave David victory wherever he went.”
Memory Verse - Psalm 51:10–12
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
What did you learn by seeing the progression of David’s sins?
Sin often begins with small compromises and then develops into graver ones.
What was God’s judgment on David’s family?
“The sword will never depart from your house”; “Out of your own household I am going to bring calamity on you.”
How did God fulfill this covenant with David in the New Testament?
When Jesus came to Earth, he established a kingdom that would never end.