The Kings of Israel & Judah Lesson 4: United Kingdom - David
Introduction David’s reign – approx. 40 years (1011-971 BC) When had David been chosen? (1 Sam. 13:14
The Anointings of David First Anointing (1 Sam. 16) What happened previously? From whose family? What was different? What do we know about David? What happened at anointing? Irony of rest of Chapter 16?
The Anointings of David Second Anointing (2 Sam. 5) Much history between 1 Sam. 16 and 2 Sam. 5 Who anointed David? Details of David’s reign?
The Character of David - Compassion Death of Saul & Jonathan (2 Sam. 1) David’s first reaction? (vv. 11-12) Amalekite? (vv. 14-16) Final act? (vv. 17-27)
The Character of David - Compassion Death of Abner (2 Sam. 3:26-39) Who was Abner? Who killed him & why? David’s reactions to his death?
The Character of David - Compassion Mephibosheth (2 Sam. 9) Who was Mephibosheth? (2 Sam. 4:4) David’s desire? (2 Sam. 9:1) Extent of David’s compassion?
The Character of David - Humility Fulfilling God’s Purpose Philistines’ renewed efforts (2 Sam. 5:17) David’s first act? (2 Sam. 5:19, 23) Results? (2 Sam. 5:20, 25) Credit? (2 Sam. 5:20) Outcomes? (2 Sam. 7:1; 8; 10:11-12)
The Character of David - Humility Returning the Ark (2 Sam. 6) Initial lack of humility? Cost?(2 Sam. 6:6-7) David’s reaction? (2 Sam. 6:8-9) Humility?
The Character of David - Humility Desiring a House for God (2 Sam. 7) David’s reasoning? (2 Sam. 7:2; 1 Chron. 17:1) God’s response?(2 Sam. 7:5-16; 1 Chron. 22:6-11) David’s reply? (2 Sam. 7:18-29)