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2 Samuel: Lesson 6 — Conquering King

The following are discussion questions from a weekly study I am leading through the book of 2 Samuel.  We meet each Wednesday evening at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

A Man After God’s Own Heart:
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

A Study of the Book of 2 Samuel

Lesson 6 (Conquering King)
2 Samuel 5

The Text:

  1. Who comes to see David at Hebron?  What do they say about their past leadership?  What had God said?  What agreement was reached?  How long did it last?
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  2. Who was living in Jerusalem?  Why did David go to Jerusalem?  What did the residents think about David’s plan?  What was David’s response?
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  3. What did David call Jerusalem?  What did he do there?  How was it accomplished?  What did the king of Tyre do for David?  Who did David credit for what was  happening?  Why was it being done?
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  4. What was the Philistines response to hearing David was king over all Israel?  Where did David go?  What did he do there?  What did he learn?
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  5. What happened at Baal Perazim?  What did David and his men take from there?  When the Philistines returned, what did David do?  What instructions was he given?  What happened?

The Application:

  1. How would it feel to have unanimous, or nearly unanimous, support of people willing to support you as a leader?  How does it feel to have your past accomplishments recognized by people who didn’t seem to appreciate them at the time?  What things give a leader longevity?
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  2. How does it feel to be completely disrespected?  How easily do statements of people discourage you from doing what you set out to do?  How can you stay motivated to accomplish a difficult task when others think it is impossible?
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  3. What do you call yours?  How much attention and care do you give to what is yours?  Why do you put whatever effort into it that you do?  How did you come about obtaining whatever it is that you possess?
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  4. Are there ever people in your life who seem to be completely set against you succeeding?  What do you do when they come against you?
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  5. Is it possible that the idols of your enemies could become a stumbling block to you?  Do you tend to settle for one answer from God that should solve all your battles?

Next Week: Are You Sure That’s The Right Way?
2 Samuel 6