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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? The men blame David for a couple of reasons. Firstly David is there and he is their leader. The man feel the David should have foreseen this and have done something to prevent it. Secondly, it is human nature to blame someone else for the troubles that fall upon you. If we blame ourselves in such a situation the result maybe that we are unable to bear the pain. The situation is dangerous because these men are men of action and they are used to killing and of doing what they want. It is necessary for David to let these men mourn for they have had a great loss. At first we often want to blame someone else when bad things happen but often once we more in a bit we become a little more rational. David, himself, needs to cry over the situation and pray to God to God for guidance and strength.

Q4. (1 Samuel 28:7-14) Why do you think God condemns occult practices of communi-cating 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? God condemns the practice of communicating with the dead because God is the god of the living not the Dead. We are told not a to communicate with the dead door with evil spirits because the evil spirit may be able for keeping communication with God. We should pray to God for forgiveness if we are involved in such practices.

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? Firstly we learn that David has a very quick character in that he responds quickly to incident. Secondly we learn that David can easily take offense to an insult. Thirdly we learn the David can also urged by others to repent to God and to do good. Abigail has good judgment and acts quickly to obtain what she wants - the justice of God. Nabal is a greedy and grasping person according to the Bible and that he deserved to be killed.

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? Here in North America we can apply this principle by respecting our leaders. This does enough mean that our leaders are always right and that they should not be changed but it doesn't mean that we are to give them a chance. If they do not do what is right they can be removed at the next election. 1 Timothy suggest that we do not act against our elected Christian leaders until 2 or 3 come to testimony against them. God will not probably be friendly to those who turn against the leaders of Christians.

Q1. (1 Samuel 24:1-15) Why doesn’t David kill Saul when he has the chance? What motive do he 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? According to the Bible it David doesn't kill Saul because he is the Lord say annointed. Because a David and his men were under a sentence of death the removal of Saul would have removed this threat and David would have been free to become king. David and his character are centered upon the word of God. David had a great influence over his man and had the ability to keep that affection.

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? just one, Psalm 18. All of the rest and even Psalm 18 has some indications off strife. David communed with God in all situations. I particularly like Psalm 18 for it shows the joy which David has in the Lord.

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. The Bible suggest that Jonathan went to David to give him strength.- to keep a David from being filled with fear. Jonathan risked being followed by Saul and his men, if his father Saul found out Jonathan could have been charged with treason. The danger for David was that if Saul head followed by Jonathan then David would be found out and would have being killed. This visit unlikely it meant much to David for he would be glad to see his old friend and to receive the encouragement from him for Jonathan tells him that his father will not catch him, that David will be king and that he Jonathan , will be second-in-command. Yes a friend came to visit me when I was sick and near death.

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? Apparently there are two types of ephods. When is the statue and the other is a linen vestment. Both seem to being connected to oracles and were able in some fashion to predict the events of the future. It is not really clear in first Samuel 22 and 23 which of these two types were brought to David. It would seem that if Abiathar was a priest he might have been wearing the linen ephod. However, he might have been carrying the ephod. David inquired of God so that he could have for warning of God's knowledge and do the things which God would want. What God plans, God happens. Isaiah wrote - as the Heavens are higher than the oceans so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return without watering the Earth and making it bud and flourish so that it heals see for the soul and bread for the eater. So it is with my word that goes out from my mouth it will not return to me empty but will accomplish what I desire and it she's the person for which I sent it. To know the will of God we can only pray and consult with the Holy Spirit. For the Holy Spirit no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

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 the Covenant between David and Jonathan was one of mutual Trust. Although a David receives more than Jonathan both do receive something. David receives help and support as he prepares to leave in his exile to the wilderness. Jonathan supplies him with the things that he needs and means for an escape. Jonathan receives promise from David that he will not destroy Jonathan's family when he becomes king. Both honor their Covenant. God is witness to the Covenant can have several possible implications. Firstly, both David and Jonathan are followers of the Lord and believe in God. As such when they swear their allegiance to each other not to betray and not to harm, they are making a promise before God to keep the Covenant. Secondly it shows the love and trust each have for the other. It is not unlike a wedding Covenant.

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? David's men were probably attracted to him because he was resourceful, able to feed them and it seemed as though he was a great leader. What they had in common is that they were all running from the King. There was no doubt a great deal variance in these men. Some came to David because they were his kin folks who were being persecuted. Men such as joab and his brothers. There would be others who would have done evil but at this point in time hey David needed all the bodies that he could get in order to resist the king. there would be many a difficulties in leading these men, one of the main difficulties would be feeding the man and finding them enough booty to make them happy.

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 sends David into battle for the same reason that David sent Uriah into battle, so that he would be killed. The result of David fights in the army is that David games Glory and the people sing- Saul has killed his thousands but David has killed his ten of thousands. Saul becomes jealous and tries to kill David.

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)? Saul's Pursuit off David to the sanctuary indicates that Saul has lost his faith in God and that he has put himself and his kingship above his faith in God The reason that people prophesy when the spirit comes upon them could possibly be because of the ecstasy of the moment it gives them inspiration to speak of that which they see and say that which they normally would not be able to see. This incident in Samuel is probably a forerunner of the day of Pentecost.

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. Off these number three is probably the more accurate. However, David's love was not ʾahabâ. David's love was a love, a desire for power and control. David's new position as son-in-law to the king gave him a connection to the throne if anything ever happened to Jonathan. As it turns out both King Saul and Jonathan were killed in battle. Allowing David to become king.

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 sends David into battle at the head off the army for the same reason that David sent Uriah into battle leading troops. The Saul hoped that David would be killed in the Bible. However, David is protected by the Lord.

Q4. (2 Samuel 16-20) What does this passage teach us about David’s character and faith? What does it reveal about Joab’s character? What kind of faith do you see in Joab? What does this passage teach us about the importance of friends? Is Joab really David’s friend? We can see that David is bold, resourceful and forgiving. We can see that David is willing to try to build relations between himself, the people off Judah and the people of the ten tribes. On the other hand joab is a characteristic military commander and will do what he sees is necessary to two in honor for himself and his Commander. We see that he kills not only Amasa but also the King's son Absalom even against the king's specific orders. We must remember however, that these writings has been recorded to honor King David. friends and supporters are very important. Sometimes they even do for us the things that we ourselves should do but do not want to do. That's what friends are for. yes, Joab is David's friend and is loyal to him. We must not judge joab by our standards of today but try to use the standards off of Military leader 1000 Years BC.

Q1. (1 Samuel 17:26-30) Why is David so upset about Goliath’s taunt? Why is Eliab, David’s brother, so upset with David? What does this teach us about David’s faith? What does it teach us about Eliab’s character? David is upset with Goliath because he is defying and intimidating the Israelite Army and David considers that this is an insult to the Lord God himself. Eliab, David’s brother, in upset with David because David's bravery is making the whole Israelite Army look bad and he is embarrassed by David his younger brother. This story tells us that David had a great faith not only in his own ability but also David had a great faith and trust in the Lord God. As David a tells the king in a few verses later: Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God. 37 The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.' This story tells us off David's faith and his courage. Quote

From Saul’s perspective, David summoned to court to relieve him of the stresses and anxiety that he experienced. When David played his harp Saul's evil spirits went away for a time. From God’s perspective, David was there to learn the nuts and bolts of the court for the time he would be the king.

Q3. (1 Samuel 1:13) What is the significance of Samuel anointing David? What is the significance of the Holy Spirit coming upon David? How does this explain his success? How is the Holy Spirit upon us vital for our own success as disciples? The anointing of David to be king indicates to David and to the family is there present that God has put his finger upon David to be a servant of the Lord in his service and doing his work. Much of the building off the kingdom of Israel is based upon the work that David did in uniting the two kingdoms and setting up a structure in which the theology off the one true God could be developed and expands. The Holy Spirit came upon David and it would be through the power and the work of the Holy Spirit that David accomplished of the things that he was able to do. Just as the Holy Spirit was vital to the success of David in developing his kingdom so also the Holy Spirit must descend upon us so that we also can serve the Lord as being annointed in Christ.

Q2. (1 Samuel 16:3-12) How does this story teach us the importance of listening carefully to God’s voice? What is our instinctive way of discerning? How is God teaching us to discern? How do we learn to listen to the Spirit? Just as Samuel did not listen closely enough to God when he was choosing Saul as king so here also is Samuel begins to think and to follow his own instructions- to look at the outside of the young men rather than the heart so we also tend to follow our own instincts rather than to put our trust completely and wholly in the hands of God. We as Samuel judge people in situations by their outward appearance instead of the innermost heart of the situation and do not depend on God then evil comes into the world. We can learn to discern the holy spirit of God through prayer comma contemplation and study.

Q1. (1 Samuel 15:22-23). What is rebellion? In what way is rebellion as bad as witchcraft or occult practices? What does rebellion have to do with arrogance? What can we do when we find rebellion against God in our hearts? What happens if we do nothing? Rebellion is the doing what we want to do rather than what God wants us to do. The god of self has taken the place of God in the heart of the person. What can we do when we find rebellion against God in our hearts? What happens if we do nothing? We can ask God for forgiveness and pray that we will have a God for most in our lives and in our hearts. If we do nothing we are filled with sin of self.

Q1. (Psalm 32:2-5) How does self-deceit operate with sin to enslave us? How does confession enable us to get free from sin? Why do we sometimes resist the truth about ourselves? What does it take to get us to see truth sometimes? One of the purposes of the Old Testament is to point out to people what sin is and secondly that we sin. Prada sins may not have a personal Confessor to help them determine their sins. It is necessary that to pray to God so that Jesus our mediator will come to us and convicte us of our sins. If we do not take the time to pray and Ponder upon our sins we will not realize that we have sinned. If this is so then we will not confess our sins and receive pardon. In order to confess our sins we need to be aware of them. The process of confessing then is to bring the things out before us so that we can place them for God in front of him and in front of our mediator Jesus Christ. Jesus well then cover our sins with his cloak of righteousness and we shall be washed as white as snow. However, if we do not bring the scenes out before us we are not aware of them and Jesus will not be able to protect us from the wrath of God. Sin is a terrible burden to bear. It pushes us down and crush us so that we are not able to enjoy all the good aspects of life that God has given us- creation, our relationships with other people and with the Holy Trinity. People are naturally arrogant and proud and often we do not want to admit that we are on able to do everything for ourselves. Hence we tend to do our sins and pretend that they did happen. We hope that thing will go away. Often we need a good hard kick to remind us who we are and our place in the universe. We need this kit to make us realize but we are really, the scum of the Earth. And it is only through the grace of God and his gift of his holy son that we are able to stand before God with our heads held up for his son has saved us from his eternal Wrath and have prepared a place for us in his home of many mansions.

Q4. Is the Kingdom of God present now? In what sense? What are the present limitations of this Kingdom’s power, if any? When will the Kingdom of God be fully manifest to all? Yes the kingdom of God is present at this time. It is present in the sense that the Holy Spirit lives in our hearts, in our bodies and in our actions. The presence of sin in the world puts limitations on the power of the Kingdom. It is only with the power of the Holy Spirit that we as people in this present age that we are able to overcome the powers of evil. We are to put on the whole armor of God so that we can fight against the evil one. The kingdom of God will fully come when Jesus arrives at his second coming. At that time the wolf will lie down with the lamb and the child shall play over the the hole of the asp.

Q3. (Luke 17:20-21) How do you understand Jesus’ saying, “The Kingdom is within you” or “in your midst”? What does this teach us about Jesus? I understand “ the kingdom is among you “ to mean two things: I think this phrase meant to mean to the people to whom Jesus was speaking that the kingdom of God was in their midst because they were standing in the presence of the son of God, Jesus is the messiah. I also think that this phrase also applies to us today as we read the gospel where Jesus is telling us that he is in our midst both in his presence in the world and his presence as the holy spirit in our lives. The Kingdom of God is at hand implies that the Kingdom is Here and Now, both in our time and in the time of the Pharisees to whom Jesus was speaking.

Q2. What did the term “Messiah” mean to the Jews? How does Daniel’s Son of Man exceed this understanding? Why does Jesus primarily use the title Son of Man rather than Messiah or Son of God? Because many of the Jews had no concept off a resurrection or the term life they were not able to interpret the term Messiah. To the Jews the term Messiah was an Earthly King who would be similar and more powerful than David. This Earthly King would be very powerful and would sweep kingdoms and Empires before then as is Jews controlled in the world. David's son of man exceeded this interpretation off the Jews because the son of man coming on a cloud was not an Earthly King but a Heavenly King with special powers and privileges. Jesus used the term son of man for several reasons: 1. Because the term of Son of Man for the Jewish language indicated a human being it was therefor quite ambiguous and the authorities were not able to accuse Jesus of blasphemy. 2. The concept which Jesus had of the Messiah was very different from that of the Jews; so Jesus introduce the term son of man so that he could gradually teach the disciples and all who would listen that he was the Messiah, but a very a different type of Messiah then what was expected. He was the suffering servant off Isaiah and he came to serve not to be served.

Q1. (Daniel 7:13-14) What are the elements of Daniel’s prophecy of “one like a son of man”? What is he given by the Ancient of Days? What clues do you have to the divinity of “one like a son of man” in Daniel’s prophecy? one like a son of manwho was, coming with the clouds of heaven. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. firstly the term used to describe this one is " one like a son of man " which is the term which Jesus use to describe himself throughout the Gospels. As well this Ancient of Days was riding in the clouds which is a privilege which was the used and held only by God himself. Thirdly he is given Authority, power and Sovereign power. These are things that only God his and can I give to his son.