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2 Samuel: Lesson 9 — Victory and Honor

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:
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A Study of the Book of 2 Samuel

Lesson 9 (Victory and Honor)
2 Samuel 8
October 31, 2012

The Text:

  1. What takes place over the course of time regarding David and the Philistines?  What does David do when he defeats the Moabites?  What do the Moabites who are allowed to live do?
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  2. What takes place over control of the area along the Euphrates River?  What does David gain?  Who comes to the aid of Hadadezer?  Does it help?
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  3. What happens in Damascus?  What becomes of the Arameans?  What do they do?  Where did David’s success come from?
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  4. What did David gain from Hadadezer?  What did the king of Hamath do when he heard of David’s victories?  What did David do with the tribute and plunder he was gaining from his battle victories?  Why would/did he do this?
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  5. What was at the heart of David’s reign over Israel?  How much of the nation did he try to please?  Who got special treatment?  Did he do it alone?

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The Application:

  1. How does the phrase, “in the course of time”, make you feel?  How do you manage with things that take time?  How hard is it to remember God is in something when it takes longer than you think it should?  What is your response to God’s mercy in your life?
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  2. How important is control to you?  How often are you involved in battles over areas that the enemy wants to regain control of?  Are you ever surprised at who the enemy uses to join him in the battle for control of your thoughts and actions?
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  3. How do you respond to the surprise attacks that come against you?  How can you maintain victory?
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  4. How do you benefit from gaining victory in the battles you face?  What do you do with the benefits you receive?
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  5. How important is it to you to do what is just and right?  Are there certain people or groups that you’re more concerned about that with?  How much do you involve others in what God is doing through you life?

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Next Week: Extending Kindness
2 Samuel 9