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Q4. (2 Samuel 6:16, 20-23)
What has happened to Michal that she is so bitter at David?
How does her bitterness cause her to misjudge what she sees?
Are you bitter towards God about something in your past?
What effect might it have on your spiritual life?
How can you find healing from the bitterness?
What would have happened if David had conformed his worship expression to his wife's preferences?
There are a lot of what's and what if's .
Michal, Saul's daughter, was David's first wife. When David fled the court because Saul wanted to kill him, she was left behind. David did not force her to be with him in the wilderness and wherever else he was in the years that her father had tried to kill him. She was in the safety of her home and later in the safety of the home of Paltiel, the man Saul chose to be her husband instead of letting her wait for David's return or death. When Abner wanted to see David after he was angry with Ishbosheth, whom he had put on the throne, David agreed on condition that he bring Michal to him. This was about 7 yrs after David had already been king over his tribe, after Saul's death. He couldn't have done this earlier as it could have led to the belief that he was claiming the throne from Isbosheth, Saul's son. David had promised kindness to Saul's house, and he kept his promise. He was not in favour of civil war, just to become king. God's timing, to him, was the right timing.
Michal was no longer the only wife. She was now one of 7 wives. The others had all presented David with offspring and she was barren. All this could have led to feelings of bitterness and jealousy. She too was probably used to a life of luxury and being center of attraction. Another aspect could have been, that maybe , just maybe, she would have enjoyed being part of all the festivities and led the dancing and singing as Miriam did, so many years before. Our answers are just speculations by trying to be in her shoes. If she was part of all the celebrations, she would not have despised David, but would have rejoiced with him.
Her bitterness makes her see David as having debased himself and becoming one of the "common" people. She does not share the joy that he has for having brought the Ark into his capital city and in worshiping God.
David would have lost out on much joy and peace. Also favour with God.
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Q3. (2 Samuel 6:14, 22)
How would you describe David's approach to worship?
What does his dancing here teach us?
What do we learn about praise from the psalms he wrote?
Does what others might think affect your ability to worship? No. I know that inside me I still lift my hands in worship to Him and sing with reckless abandon and twirl and move as a young person can and would probably stun the frozen, but I am not able to anymore. Also I think one needs to respect what others take to be 'orderly' when being with them. If one is uncomfortable with that then I guess one is free to worship elsewhere. God sees the hearts of the so called frozen as well.
How has God been working in your life to teach you to worship him in spirit and in truth?
David is seen here as a man not as a king in kingly raiment/garments. He came before God as David , the every-day man. He came as himself, the man, not as the public saw him, the king. He put aside his earthly calling and came to his Heavenly Lord and King, rejoicing, worshiping Him, with a heart filled with love and adoration. He worshiped God with all that was in him. With joy and thankfulness. David was not concerned about what people thought about him, he did not worship them, it was his God that he was worshiping with all that was in him, (one can say , thinking of nothing else but God alone. The joy that he was bringing, (what had previously been seen as God's abode in the wilderness,) the Ark of the Covenant to the capital city of the nation).
David gave himself completely in his dance to the Lord. He worshiped God in this way. God saw his heart. In this I can learn too, to put aside what man sees me as, be it a pauper / teacher / preacher /king/ sailor/ housewife or whatever else, and be me , the person God created. Worship Him in spirit and in truth. Not put on a show or something for man to see. It is God we worship. Let our focus be on Him and Him alone.
God was first and foremost. It was Him he praised. When he was down or whatever, he saw something that enabled him to praise God for, and soon if down, his spirits would lift in praising Him.
Our very life should be one of praise to Him. Our walk and talk should all point to Him.
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Q2. (2 Samuel 6:11-13)
How should the ark have been transported?
How are Uzzah and David responsible if they don't know the provisions of the Mosaic Law?
What does David's mistake in this incident teach us about seeking to do God's will?
Exodus 25:14 & 15 You are to put the poles into the rings on the sides of the Ark, in order to carry the Ark. The poles are to remain in the rings of the Ark, and not to be taken from it.
Numbers 4:5 & 6 Aaron and his sons (the priests) were to take down the shielding curtain and cover the Ark of the Covenant with it. They were to cover this with porpoise hide, and spread over it a cloth of solid blue, Then put the poles in place.
Numbers 4:15 The sons of Kohath were to do the carrying of the Sanctuary and the holy implements. But they were not to touch the holy items or they would die.
The above were the instructions given to Moses when they moved from one place to the next.
It's very easy as an outsider to say that they ought to have known as they were taught the Torah from small. One does not know what they had been taught and what they had not been taught. Even in the time of the Judges it is already mentioned that the generation, after Joshua and the elders who were alive after he died had also died , did not serve the Lord. David loved and served the Lord and definitely wanted to please Him in every aspect of life.
As the Ark was the furniture that presided in the place called the Holy of Holies in the Tabernacle, and was seen as God's earthly throne, David should have first consulted the Torah as to how it was to be carried.
We are to seek God's will in all things. Nothing is too minor of importance.
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Q1. (2 Samuel 6:1-10) Why does God strike Uzzah? Why is David so angry?
Uzzah had stretched out his hand to steady the Ark. The Ark was not being transported in the way that God had instructed it to be carried. God is certainly not One Who supports irreverence. Uzzah's act is taken to be irreverent to the Lord.
Two reasons are given in the notes, viz., misunderstanding and humiliation.
David had wanted to bring the Ark, symbolizing God's presence, to the capital city , to emphasize to all and sundry that the Israelites were a nation who served Yahweh. So why would God bring judgment? A misunderstanding.
David feels publicly humiliated. The national celebration he has planned in front of 30,000 onlookers has ended with disaster, as if God doesn't approve of moving the ark. In people's eyes, David's relationship with God is being questioned.Not sure what the real factor is. Could it possibly be that he is angry with himself for not heeding the instructions God gave as to how the Ark and everything pertaining to it , should be transported/moved.
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Q3. (2 Samuel 5:17-25)
Why does David inquire of the Lord before he attacks the Philistines the first time?
What would have happened if he thought he knew how to attack the Philistines, and didn't inquire of the Lord the second time?
Why do we often want to figure out the process so we can act independently, rather than wait on God as a way of life?
What does that say about God?
What does that say about us?
The Lord had watched over David and his motley group of men that had joined him, in the years that he lived as a fugitive.
He eventually had gone to the Philistine king for refuge and had then settled at Ziglag. Then when Saul died , David moved all his followers back into Judah and made Hebron his capital. Later when he was made king over all Israel, David conquered Jerusalem, which did not belong to a specific tribe of Israel, and made that his capital. Previously, he had been indebted to the Philistines, because they helped him when he was in need. They now realized with his power having increased somewhat, he was no longer going to just bow to their whims, but he was now posing a threat to them politically. They went down with combined forces of all their different armies to check it all out. Ready to put "David in his place".
David, who probably felt indebted to one of the kings, who had helped him, probably was a bit uncertain of the repercussions that a fight with the whole lot of the Philistines would have on his kingdom. As was his custom, David inquired of the Lord first, what he should do. Maybe their forces were more. We are not told. What is important is that David inquired of the Lord, what he should do. When he broke through the forces he gave God the glory for the victory.
The second time we read that David was given specific instructions as to how to go about fighting the battle. The first time all we know is that he was given the assurance that the Philistines would be delivered into his hands. David was obedient to the Lord.
We cannot say what would have been the result if David had not been following the Lord. His whole reign would possibly have been a total disaster as we see of so many of the kings who try to do it their way.
God has not made us puppets but has given us a free will and the ability to choose. We can choose God's way or man's way, the last being a sure way of disaster. God's way is always best.
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Q2. (2 Samuel 5:1-5)
Approximately how long has it been since David had been anointed king by Samuel? (See Appendix 4. Chronology of the Life of David.)
Why did the fulfillment of God's word take so long?
How would you evaluate David's patience concerning this prophecy that he would be king?
How would you measure your own patience concerning what you believe God has promised you?
I would reckon it to be about 15 years that David was anointed by Samuel, before he became king over Judah.
God's timing is not our timing. There are always things that need to be learnt or gotten out of the way, or certain aspects that need to be established before God's Word comes into fulfillment and then when the time is right it comes to pass.
I think it is amazing how David did not take matters into his own hands and wipe out Saul. How he was fully prepared to support Saul and fight in his army all the years, until it was not safe for him to be in Saul's presence anymore. Even then when push came to shove, he protected his people and fought off those who would have gone further into the kingdom of Israel. Most amazing is the love of Jonathan and David. Both being aware of who they were in the kingdom's/man's point of view and also in God's view. Neither was jealous of the other's position. It truly was love born of God. David was faithful and not traitorous. David knew God's timing was best.
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Q1. (2 Samuel 3:22-39)
Why does Joab slay Abner?
Is he justified in doing so?
How does this affect his king's unification plans?
Why do you think Joab is so blind?
How can our spiritual blindness get in the way of God working out His plan in our lives?
I personally think these questions are not so easily answered with a "this is the right answer", kind of thing.
Abner was the general of Saul's army. He was also of Saul's family. Abner had initiated and stood behind the fact that Ish-bosheth, Saul's son, was made king, even though he was aware that David was God's chosen candidate. Only when Ish-bosheth approached him, rightfully, for having slept with his father's concubine, did he decide to go over to David and help initiate the process of making him king. ..... Can his motives really be trustworthy. ...... By this time the brother of Joab had already been killed.
Joab was the general of David's army. He was David's sister's son. His brother had been killed by Joab, who had not wanted to do this but was almost forced into it as a means self defense. Joab was hurting and bent on revenge. When he saw his opportunity, he took it. It was devious, very much so. Hebron was a city of refuge. He calls Joab back to the city where he could have been safe. ...... but calls him outside ...... he kills him the same way that his brother was killed. This time it was murder. Joab had foolishly ventured out of the city's protection to meet the one who was out and out to avenge his brother's death.
From the scenes "painted" above, it seems as if Joab had more than one reason to kill Abner. Three stand out.
- First and foremost it was to avenge his brother's death.
- Then also to prevent a possibility for Abner usurping the position of general of David's army. (jealousy)
- Then also he did not trust Abner's motivations to be honest towards David. If he can turn traitor to the one who he put on the throne in the first place, he sure could turn to be traitor to the one he had previously tried to kill, by pursuing him with Saul.
I do not think that the way he went about performing his deed , was right, but I do understand the way he thought was ultimately to protect David, and the country from further civil war.
Fortunately David was wise enough to show his grief openly about this deed and could prove that it was not his intent to perform it. Throughout the years of his hiding in the wilderness and moving around seeking shelter away from Saul, David had shown that his intent was not evil towards Saul's "house".
It is easy to point a finger and say that Joab was blind. Abner's past deeds did not reflect him to be very trustworthy when he was not favoured.
Spiritual blindness can come in the way of God's plans, in that one tends to steer away from where He is leading, or balk from his directions. His ways are so much better to follow.
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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?
How does the Chronicler remember Saul's life?
How do you think God evaluates Saul's life?
What do we learn from this?
He remembers it as it was before he went nuts and turned away from God. Before he did his own thing. He remembered him as a hero , where he was brave and served the Lord and his country as he ought. Where he brought prosperity and safety to his realm.
The Chronicler remembers Saul as he was at the end of his life. Disregarding God and His will and purpose.
Who am I to judge how God evaluates his life. I just know that I dare not let go of God.
We learn not to carry bitterness around in our hearts. David sure gives us an example of that. Wait upon the Lord and in due time He shall bring to pass what He has promised.
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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?
What devotional exercises does he adopt?
What is the focus of his faith?
He calls on the Lord and recalls how in previous occasions the Lord did not leave him in the lurch but came to his rescue. So in his cries to the Lord and together with his petitions he reminds the Lord how on previous occasions He had helped him and so he knows that He, the Rock of his Salvation will do so again. So in his struggles and tempting to give in to despair and to being crushed , David gets encouragement/strengthened in his acknowledgement of God's faithfulness.
He worships and praises the Lord and 'brags' or boasts about His greatness and power.
The focus of his faith is on the Lord God alone.
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Q1. (1 Samuel 30:1-6)
Why do the men blame David?
Why is the situation so explosive at this point?
What does David do in the situation?
What is David feeling?
Why doesn't he act immediately?
David and his men had left the women and children at Ziglag, where they had settled down, while they, joined the Philistines into battle, much further North. David had not left some of the men behind to watch over the women and children, and their possessions at Ziglag. Now that they were missing and everything had been burnt and looted, it was easy to put the blame on the leader.
They were all tired and hungry, disgruntled, totally exhausted after their march up North and then back again. Certainly also afraid that their women and children were being mistreated/held captive by enemies, or worse, even murdered.
David cries together with his men. He too has lost everything. He turns to the Lord, to find out what the next thing is to do.
I think he must feel terrible that his men turn on him. It is not his fault that the enemy made use of the opportunity to loot their place as they did. Not only that, he too is worried about his wives. not only are his family his responsibility, but the whole lot are. He is the leader who has to make the decisions.
David waits on the Lord.
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Q4. (1 Samuel 28:7-14)
Why do you think God condemns occult practices of communicating with the dead and channeling spirits of the dead?
How might such practices open Christians to victimization and oppression by evil spirits?
What should you do if you've been involved in such practices in the past?
That would be putting ones trust in the spirits of the dead, and not in God. We are admonished to trust and believe in God and in Him alone. Not to have other gods
beside Him. The evil spirits controlled by satan are just waiting for this kind of an opportunity to infiltrate our mind and being with what is not of God. Anyone having been involved in such practices should repent and seek forgiveness and not repeat such practice.
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Q3. (1 Samuel 25)
What do we learn about David's character in this incident with Nabal and Abigail?
What do we learn about Abigail's character? Nabal's character?
Why do you think this story was included in 1 Samuel?
What important knowledge does it add to our understanding?
David saw an opportunity for his men to be rewarded for having kept Nabal's property safe. Yet when he did ask for it, he was wrongly accused and his men were shamed. This riled him, and he got angry. So much so that he was ready to commit murder.
Abigail was a wise woman and hard-working , who wanted peace at all cost.
Nabal seems to have been a fool and one who was ready to believe rumors.
I think it was included to show that in spite of the fact that David and his men were on the run, and hiding from the king, they were still looking out and keeping enemies out from infiltrating the country. The other reason I do think it was added was to show that in spite of everything, David too was a man.
We need God's guidance at all times.
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Q2. (1 Samuel 24:12)
How do we apply the principle of not lifting a hand against the Lord's anointed in our day?
What provisions are there in 1 Timothy 5:19-20 for calling leaders to account.
What do you think God will do to those who slander, persecute, and martyr his appointed leaders?
We need to pray for the ones that God has placed in leadership positions, not fight them. When there definitely is proof that the leader has not acted right (according to two or three witnesses) then he is called to account publicly so others are warned and should heed this and not go down the same path. When they are wrongly accused those accusers too will be punished.
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Q1. (1 Samuel 24:1-15)
Why doesn't David kill Saul when he has the chance?
What motive do David and his men have for killing a king who is trying to kill them?
What is David's rationale for sparing Saul?
What does this tell us about David's character? About his faith?
What does it say about David's leadership ability that he is able to dissuade his men from killing Saul?
David believes that Saul is God's anointed and he will not raise his hand against him. When David went up to Saul and cut off the edge of his robe, he actually proved to the king that he could have killed him but he spared his life, because he had no intention of killing the king. It was not his purpose.
David was true and loyal and trusted that God, in His time would let come to pass what He had promised. It was not David's intention to take over the reins as king, His purpose was to obediently serve the king and be loyal. David was quite certain that that was what God desired of him at that moment in time.
David's men were more than ready to kill Saul. They egged him on to do so and if not that they do it for him. David was very firm with them and pointed out very clearly that that was not his intent. David did not hum and ha between his decisions. What he said was final. His men did not go against him but respected his decision.
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Q4. (Psalms 18, 34, 54, 56, 58, 59, 142)
In these ascriptions to these psalms, how many celebrate happy occasions?
How many arise from struggles?
What does this tell you about David's relationship with God?
What does this tell you about his faith during trials?
Which is your favorite among these psalms? Why? I still need to get to the point where I love and appreciate and understand poetry. Bits and pieces I can appreciate and they speak to me and warm my heart. Ps 56:11 In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid; what can man do to me?
They all basically recollect where and when David was in trouble and how, God, being his rock, defended him, or where David calls out to God to defend him. David lifts His Name high. He praises Him, during and after the problem. He is not blind or immune to the fact that his needs are met or will be met by God.
David trusted God completely and with all that he had. He relied on Him for guidance. He truly could trust no man, no matter what he did for them. During trials he knew that God would shield him and be a place of refuge.
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Q3. (1 Samuel 23:14-18)
Why does Jonathan visit David in the wilderness?
What risk is there for David?
What risk is there for Jonathan?
What do you think it meant to David?
Have you ever received a visit from a friend when you needed it most?
Jonathan still remains true to his earlier covenant with David. He remains his friend and encourages David. In fact promising David his loyalty when he, David is king. Jonathan is willing to submit to God's will in this whereas Saul is in rebellion and wants the kingdom for his family.
Both Jonathan and David know that Saul will not hesitate to kill them if he finds out that there had been communication between them.
David was greatly encouraged by Jonathan's actions and words.
It is amazing how often God arranges a contact just in time.
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Q2. (1 Samuel 22:20-23:12)
What did Abiathar and the ephod have to do with "inquiring of the Lord?"
Why did David inquire of the Lord?
What huge advantage does the person have who seeks God's will before acting?
How can you find God's will at key points in your life?
Abiathar was the only one of the priests left, after the slaughter of the priests at Nob, ordered by Saul through the hand of Doeg, (the Edomite), in his crazed state, when he found that David had received assistance there.
I assume that the ephod which Abiathar brought with him, was the garment his murdered father, the high priest, used to wear when he enquired of the Lord. In this garment was also the Urim and the Thummmim, used by the high priest to get an answer from the Lord.
David wanted to follow the Lord and that was why he inquired of Him what to do in the serious situation before them, where the Philistines were plundering the threshing floors of Keilah. David and his motley army did indeed fight the Philistines and won the battle. Then again he inquired of the Lord , as to what next. The Lord clearly showed that inspite of them having helped the people of Keilah, the inhabitants would turn them over to Saul. This was then a sure sign that they had to leave that place as they were no longer safe there.
The advantage is that the person is then in the "will of the Lord" at that time of his life and is not going about doing his own thing.
We can seek the Lord through prayer, through the reading of God's Word, through joint prayer also with key-persons in ones life,( who also live for God,) through conusel of the leadership where we fellowship together (church).
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Q1. (1 Samuel 22:2)
Why were David's men attracted to him?
What did they have in common?
What kind of men were these?
What difficulties do you think David probably had in leading them?
The men that came to David were the ones who were in distress, in debt, and who were discontented. David was no longer in a favoured position in the court of the king. These men that came to David were also all fugitives in their own rights, so to say. They too might be pursued by Saul for reasons of their own. Possibly debt. If they could not pay, their land would get taken and they themselves sold into slavery. Others could be discontented with Saul's behaviour. It was more and more that of a crazed madman. David's own family were all in danger . Then there were those who were real thieves and bandits who possibly hoped to find refuge with the once favoured soldier/general, David. It sure was a diverse group of people.
They all needed to be fed. They all needed to be "hidden" in a way. They all had their own skills. That sure was a school for David to keep them occupied, exercised, and teach them the skills of warfare, without them having the squabbles in their own camp.
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Q1. (1 Samuel 22:2)
Why were David's men attracted to him?
What did they have in common?
What kind of men were these?
What difficulties do you think David probably had in leading them?
The men that came to David were the ones who were in distress, in debt, and who were discontented. David was no longer in a favoured position in the court of the king. These men that came to David were also all fugitives in their own rights, so to say. They too might be pursued by Saul for reasons of their own. Possibly debt. If they could not pay, their land would get taken and they themselves sold into slavery. Others could be discontented with Saul's behaviour. It was more and more that of a crazed madman. David's own family were all in danger . Then there were those who were real thieves and bandits who possibly hoped to find refuge with the once favoured soldier/general, David. It sure was a diverse group of people.
They all needed to be fed. They all needed to be "hidden" in a way. They all had their own skills. That sure was a school for David to keep them occupied, exercised, and teach them the skills of warfare, without them having the squabbles in their own camp.
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Q1. (1 Samuel 22:2)
Why were David's men attracted to him?
What did they have in common?
What kind of men were these?
What difficulties do you think David probably had in leading them?
The men that came to David were the ones who were in distress, in debt, and who were discontented. David was no longer in a favoured position in the court of the king. These men that came to David were also all fugitives in their own rights, so to say. They too might be pursued by Saul for reasons of their own. Possibly debt. If they could not pay, their land would get taken and they themselves sold into slavery. Others could be discontented with Saul's behaviour. It was more and more that of a crazed madman. David's own family were all in danger . Then there were those who were real thieves and bandits who possibly hoped to find refuge with the once favoured soldier/general, David. It sure was a diverse group of people.
They all needed to be fed. They all needed to be "hidden" in a way. They all had their own skills. That sure was a school for David to keep them occupied, exercised, and teach them the skills of warfare, without them having the squabbles in their own camp.
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Q4. (1 Samuel 20:35-42)
What is the nature of the covenant between David and Jonathan?
What does David receive?
What does Jonathan receive?
Who benefits the most from this covenant?
Is it self-serving -- or not?
What is the significance that God is witness to the covenant?
They have a deep love for each other. The covenant between them is that the one will look after the welfare of the other. If the one knows of impending danger to the other, he will share that and as best possible protect him from it. When the one is no more the other will care for that one's loved ones/family as best as he is able, as if they are his own.
David receives assurance from Jonathan that he will reveal what Saul's intents are towards him (plots Saul has to kill David). Jonathan is assured that God will be between David's offspring and Jonathan's offspring forever. They swear allegiance to each other. The one will not harm the other. Jonathan will not harm David should Saul instruct him to do so but will sooner reveal the plot to him, so that he can escape. David in turn will not harm Jonathan out of vengeance for Saul's venemous anger.
They both benefit. Their God-centered friendship remains intact.
The covenant is not a spur of the moment or fly by night thing, it is serious. Both love the Lord and want to live in the centre of His will and purpose.
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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?
Why do people prophesy when the Holy Spirit comes upon them?
What is the relationship between this incident and the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2)?
Would it be faith that was needed to pursue David, who was actually not an enemy but an asset to Saul's kingdom? It sooner seems to be madness that is making Saul try to kill David. (Was Saul aware that David had been anointed as the future king of Israel). I think Saul has one thing in mind and that is to kill David. Out of pure jealousy because of David's success and open love of God and relying fully on God for his successes. That he is prepared to follow him to Samuel, shows total disregard for God and His dealing.
The Holy Spirit takes total control and He then speaks through them.
On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit also came upon those present and took over the gathering. He intervened. In this instance He did the same.
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Q2. (1 Samuel 18:18-22)
Which of the following is David's chief motive for marrying Michal, in your opinion?
Argue for the motivation that makes the most sense to you: (1) pride in his military prowess, (2) obedience to Saul's desires, (3) love or desire for Michal, or (4) enjoyment in killing Philistines.
I think love or desire for Michal makes the most sense. To make her his wife he is given the opportunity to win her with his military success. By marrying her, he is inadvertently obedient to Saul's desire or suggestion. I would't use the word ", enjoyment" in killing the enemy, but grateful to be of use in the battle for the Lord's people.
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Q1. (1 Samuel 18:13-16).
Why does Saul send David into battle?
What is the result?
To what does the narrator attribute David’s success?
Saul's reason for sending David into battle is 2fold: David is then out of his court and out of his immediate presence and hopefully he will be killed in battle or come back defeated. Basically loose popularity. Saul's thoughts are murderous..
David wins battle after battle or skermish after skermish and is a good leader, so the soldiers follow him willingly, knowing he has their welfare at heart. He was loved and accepted by all.
The reason for David's success was that the Lord was with him. Just as we also read about Joseph. His success was also attributed to the fact that the Lord was with him.
Q1. Premature Approval
in 9. The Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7)
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Q1. (2 Samuel 7:1-7)
Why is Nathan so quick to give David approval to build the temple?
What should have Nathan done instead?
What is the danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord?
David's heart is partly right about building the temple though. Which part does David have right?
David had a deep desire to please God. This time he wanted to do so by building Him a House/Temple so the Ark of the Covenant could be placed in there. Nathan was the one who dealt with the spiritual guidance at this stage. David mentioned to Nathan what was on his heart. Nathan knew that David's topmost desire was to please God and so he too saw nothing wrong with this idea, and seemed to give David the go ahead from the spiritual side.
Nathan should have brought the whole idea before the Lord as well before giving his approval of the project.
The danger is that a good idea is maybe the right idea for a wrong time and for the wrong person to fulfill the idea.
David is right about the temple to be built but not about the time.