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Q4. (2 Samuel 12:10-14) What punishment does David deserve? David deserve death. What does he get instead? Instead he gets calamity upon his household. How does this punishment relate to the provisions of the Davidic Covenant in 2 Samuel 7:14-15? In both cases the punishment is inflicted by through men. How do David's sins hurt God's glory? David's sins hurt God's glory as the people who do not believe in God will now despise the believers and see that there is no need to believe in God. How do our sins reflect on Jesus Christ? Our sins sadden Jesus Christ. By committing sins we are like crucifying Jesus again.

Q3. (2 Samuel 12:1-10) Why might it be dangerous for Nathan the prophet to confront the king? It might be dangerous for Nathan the prophet to confront the king because of the power the king have and is normally not ready to listen to the person who want to discredit him. What device does Nathan employ get the king to listen to him? To get the King listen, Nathan employs a device of a story between a poor and a rich man. How does David's condemnation of the rich man's greed help him acknowledge and condemn his own actions? David saw his wrong doings in that story.

Q2. (2 Samuel 11) How can a "man after God's own heart" do something so ugly, so despicable as this -- first adultery and then murder by proxy to cover it up? A man can do this through the work of the devil. **** is the product of devil and that is what makes David to do all these evil things. What does this teach us about our human condition? This teaches us that our human condition can control us and lead us to committing evil things. What is our problem as humans? Our problem as humans is that, we ae prone to sin. How can David ever recover his integrity after this? Maybe David can recover his integrity after this by publicly confessing his wrong doings.

Q1. (2 Samuel 9:1-13) Why does David honor Mephibosheth? David honors Mephibosheth in order to fulfill the promise he made to his friend Jonathan, that of not killing any member of Jonathan's family. What does this teach us about David's character? This teaches us that, David was a man of his words; he kept his promises.

Q4. The Davidic kingdom did end in 587 BC – temporarily. How did God fulfill his promises in the Davidic Covenant? God fulfilled His promises in the Davidic Covenant by sending His Son to the earth by being born through the house of David. In what ways is it fulfilled in Christ? It is being fulfilled in Christ by making Him, Christ, the King of the world; the everlasting ruler of the world and the saviour of all mankind.

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? God disciplined David and his descendants with the rod of men and by floggings being inflicted by men and by family problems and sufferings of some members of the family.

Q2. (2 Samuel 7:8-13) What are the main promises of the Davidic Covenant? The main promises of the Davidic Covenant are: 1. A great name. 2. A secure homeland for his people. 3. Peace 4. A dynasty. 5. A son who will buid the Temple. 6. An everlasting Kingdom. Are these promises conditional or unconditional? From the scriptures, there are no conditions attached to these promises; they are unconditional. Why does conditionality make a difference? Conditionality makes a difference because it means that, before the promises are fulfilled, certain conditions should first be fulfilled. This can mean that, if a condition is not fulfilled the promised will also not be fulfilled. Which of these promises is most important to you as a Christian? To me as a Christian, the more important of these promises is an everlasting Kingdom.

Q1. (2 Samuel 7:1-7) Why is Nathan so quick to give David approval to build the temple? Nathan was so quick to give David approval to build the temple because he was speaking in the flesh and not in the spirit. Nathan did not consult the Lord to hear what He wants, before giving approval to David. He just felt it is appropriate. What should have Nathan done instead? Nathan should have consulted the Lord to hear from Him whether what David was planning to do was proper and acceptable by Him. What is the danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord? The danger of leaders and followers too quickly approving major spiritual directions without really waiting upon the Lord is to have such directions disapproved by the Lord. David's heart is partlyright about building the temple though. Which part does David have right? The part that David has right in that, the Lord deserves a better dwelling place, a temple, and not a tent.

Q4. (2 Samuel 6:16, 20-23) What has happened to Michal that she is so bitter at David? Michal is so bitter at David I think because of loosing the status our being the first wife; she is now the seventh. And it seems the love she had to David before had faded. How does her bitterness cause her to misjudge what she sees? Her bitterness causes her to think David is trying to show his body to slave girls; not understanding that David was just praising the Lord. Are you bitter towards God about something in your past? No. What effect might it have on your spiritual life? Being bitter can make me fail to praise the Lord as required. How can you find healing from the bitterness? One can find healing from the bitterness by understanding that you are wrong and then asking God for forgiveness and direction. What would have happened if David had conformed his worship expression to his wife's preferences? If David could have conformed his worship expression to his wife's preferences, he could have annoyed the Lord and he coud have suffered the consequences.

Q3. (2 Samuel 6:14, 22) How would you describe David's approach to worship? David's approach to worship is that focused to the Lord without caring of status. What does his dancing here teach us? His dancing teach us the way to praise the Lord from one's heart, without thinking what other people will think about you. What do we learn about praise from the psalms he wrote? From the psalms we learn to praise the Lord without any fear; keeping in mind that praise is for the lord and not the people around. Does what others might think affect your ability to worship? Not real. How has God been working in your life to teach you to worship him in spirit and in truth? By following his word and keeping in prayers.

Q2. (2 Samuel 6:11-13) How should the ark have been transported? The ark should have been transported by being carried by Levites only. How are Uzzah and David responsible if they don't know the provisions of the Mosaic Law? Though they don't know the provisons of the Mosaic Law, Uzzah and David are responsible because they did not inquire from the Lord how to transport the ark. What does David's mistake in this incident teach us about seeking to do God's will? David's mistake in this incident teaches us that we should always be consistent in seeking and doing the will of the Lord.

Q1. (2 Samuel 6:1-10) Why does God strike Uzzah? God strikes Uzzah because of his disrespectful act: he touched the ark. Why is David so angry? David is so angry becuase of the death of Uzzah. He felt that, what he was doing was good but why the striking dead of Uzza! He also feels humiliated as the people see as if the relationship between him and the Lord to be questionable.

Q3. (2 Samuel 5:17-25) Why does David inquire of the Lord before he attacks the Philistines the first time? David inquires of the Lord before he attacks the Philistine the first time in order to get the direction and approval of the Lord of what he intends to do. David does not act before consulting the Lord and getting approval of his intended action. What would have happened if he thought he knew how to attack the Philistines, and didn't inquire of the Lord the second time? Probably he would have lost the battle as the Philistines were ready for him as they thought he will attack them the same way he did the first 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? Beacuse of our arrogance; thinking that we can do it and we do not need anybody. What does that say about God? God hears us and comes to our help when we ask Him. What does that say about us? We sometimes become so arrogant and think we can do things independently and we do not need involvement of anybody.

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.) It is has been approximately 37 years. Why did the fulfillment of God's word take so long? The fulfillment took long as David was patient waiting for the appropriate time as the Lord deems fit. How would you evaluate David's patience concerning this prophecy that he would be king? I can evaluate by indicating that, David was really a God fearing person; he did not do anything just because he wanted it, but he will wait for a sign or go ahead from the Lord. How would you measure your own patience concerning what you believe God has promised you? My patience will be full of eargerness.

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.) It is has been approximately 37 years. Why did the fulfillment of God's word take so long? The fulfillment took long as David was patient waiting for the appropriate time as the Lord deems fit. How would you evaluate David's patience concerning this prophecy that he would be king? I can evaluate by indicating that, David was really a God fearing person; he did not do anything just because he wanted it, but he will wait for a sign or go ahead from the Lord. How would you measure your own patience concerning what you believe God has promised you? My patience will be full of eargerness.

Q1. (2 Samuel 3:22-39) Why does Joab slay Abner? Joab slays Abner as a revenge against Abner who he accused of killing his (Joab's) brother. Is he justified in doing so? He is not justified in doing so as in fact, is Joab's brother who impales himself on Abner's spear. How does this affect his king's unification plans? I think this does not affect his King's unification plans as the King publicly denounces any involvement in Abner's killing. Why do you think Joab is so blind? Joab is so blind because is filled with anger and the want to revenge. How can our spiritual blindness get in the way of God working out His plan in our lives? Our spiritual blindness can get in the way of God working out His plan in our lives by failing to concetrate on the facts and the importance of the plan. Instead we only see something bad.

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? David remembers Saul as a great annointed King of Israel. How does the Chronicler remember Saul's life? The Chronicler remembers David as a person who has no faith in the Lord. How do you think God evaluates Saul's life? Of course it all depends what Saul did at the time of his death. Whether he repented and asked for forgiveness. What do we learn from this? From this wwe learn to the need to continue believing in the Lord all the time, regardless the circumstances.

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? From the Psalms of David, David seems to strengthen himself in the Lord when things are going bad by calling for the Lord for resolution. What devotional exercises does he adopt? He keeps on praying, calling and crying for the Lord. What is the focus of his faith? The focus of his faith is the believe that, there is nothing impossible when he calls for the lord.

Q1. (1 Samuel 30:1-6) Why do the men blame David? Men blame David for taking all of them to join the enemy's army leaving their families without protection. Why is the situation so explosive at this point. The situation is so explosive at this point because the men were even thinking of stoning David. It is clear that, the men do not see any leadership values in David. What does David do in the situation? In the situation, David prays to the Lord so that he can get strength to persevere. What is David feeling? David is feeling bad and hurt and that is why he was also weeping. Why doesn't he act immediately? David doesn't act immediately as he has to pray and ask God for strength and guidance.

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? God condems occult practices of communicating with the dead and channeling spirits of the dead because such practices are not real. They are a hoax, demonic and pychologically lure people from the truth, they move away from God. How might such practices open Christians to victimization and oppression by evil spirits? Such practices might open Christians to victimisation and oppression by evil spiritis by making them obey the instructions of satan which are always against God. They harm the people spiritually. What should you do if you've been involved in such practices in the past? If I have been involved in such practices in the past, I should repent and ask God for the forgiveness.

Q3. (1 Samuel 25) What do we learn about David's character in this incident with Nabal and Abigail? In this incident with Nabal and Abigail we learn about interchanging character of David. He can become angry out of control but again he is able to realise and accept his mistakes and praise the Lord. What do we learn about Abigail's character? About Abigail's character, we learn that, she is wise and I think strong woman who can make decisions. By her wisdom and decision she managed to save the life of her husband and his people. Nabal's character? About Nabal's chanracter we learn that, he is lacking wisdom; he is full of pride. There was no reason at all for him to refuse to assist David with food. Instead, he insulted David while knowing how brave David is. Why do you think this story was included in 1 Samuel? I think the story was included to show how useful wise women can be and also to show the human nature in David;that despite being a man of God, he was ready to kill just by being insulted. What important knowledge does it add to our understanding? The important knoweldge it adds to our understanding is the capability of women.

Q2. (1 Samuel 24:12) How do we apply the principle of not lifting a hand against the Lord's anointed in our day? We apply the principle of not lifting a hand against the Lord's annointed in our day by accepting and respecting the authority in place, not necessarily looking on who the person is on that authority. What provisions are there in 1 Timothy 5:19-20 for calling leaders to account. The provisions that are there in 1Timothy 5::19-20 for calling leaders to account are: not to entertain an accusation against the leader unless such accusation is brought by two or three witnesses; and to rebuke publicly those are found to have done wrong so that the others may take warning. What do you think God will do to those who slander, persecute, and martyr his appointed leaders? To those who slander, persecute and martyr God's appointed leaders, I think God will deny them the inheritance of His Kingdom; unless they accept their wrongdoings and repent.

Q1. (1 Samuel 24:1-15) Why doesn't David kill Saul when he has the chance? David does not kill Saul when he has the chance because he believes by doing so he will become an evil doer himself. What motive do David and his men have for killing a king who is trying to kill them? The motive that David and his men have for killing a king who is trying to kill them is to get rid of a king who has passed a death sentence upon them. What is David's rationale for sparing Saul? David's rationale for sparing Saul is that, if he goes against Saul, he goes against the Lord who has installed him the king. What does this tell us about David's character? About David's character, this tells us that he is God fearing man. About his faith? About his faith, this tells us that, he has great faith in the Lord. What does it say about David's leadership ability that he is able to dissuade his men from killing Saul? David is a charismatic leader; with good leadership skills.

Q4. (Psalms 18, 34, 54, 56, 58, 59, 142) In these ascriptions to these psalms, how many celebrate happy occasions? In these ascriptions to these psalms only one psalm, Psalm 18, celebrate happy occassion. How many arise from struggles? 11 arise from struggles. What does this tell you about David's relationship with God? This tells me that, the Lord was always with David and that is why David managed to overcome various difficulties. What does this tell you about his faith during trials? Even during trials his faith was firm. Which is your favorite among these psalms? Why? My Favourite is Psalm 18 because it reminds us to give thanks to the Lord after He has answered our prayers.

Q3. (1 Samuel 23:14-18) Why does Jonathan visit David in the wilderness? Jonathan visits David in the wilderness as he was sent by God to go and encourage him. David was afraid of his life and of his people as he was being persistently pursued by king Saul. What risk is there for David? The risk that is there for David is the betrayal, maybe not by Jonathan himself, but by the soldiers of Saul who escorted Jonathan. What risk is there for Jonathan? The risk that is there for jonathan is being killed by David's soldiers who know exactly that their suffereing is caused by King Saul, Jonathan's father. What do you think it meant to David? To David, this visit meant alot. He was assured of his safety and support from Jonathan. All this restored to him courage which was engulfed by fear. Have you ever received a visit from a friend when you needed it most? Although I can't exactly remember such a visit, I can only figure out how important to receive it. It encourages and takes you out of fear. It is like new life has been powered unto you.