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2 Samuel: Lesson 22 — Song of Victory

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 22 (Song of Victory)
2 Samuel 22
February 20, 2013

The Text:

  1. Who had God delivered David from?  What’s the difference?  What did David do in response to God’s deliverance?
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  2. What words does David use to describe God in the opening of this song?  What does this say to you about his view of God?  How does he describe the circumstances that God rescued him from?
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  3. How does David describe the act of God rescuing him?  Why did God respond in such a manner?  How does this compare to your view of God’s anger?
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  4. Why was David rescued by God?  What does David say was the measure God used in determining his reward?  How does David describe himself?  How does he describe God’s actions and ways?
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  5. Where did David’s strength and training come from?  How does David portray his efforts and God’s efforts in his battles?  How does David conclude his song?

 

The Application:

  1. Has God delivered you?  Who/what has He delivered you from?  Are there times His deliverance is from someone/something you would not consider an enemy?  How do you respond to God’s deliverance?
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  2. How do you view God’s ability to deliver and protect you?  What about Him gives you a sense of security?  How does recognizing the seriousness of your situations if God doesn’t show up help you in your worship of Him?
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  3. Do you ever feel that God has, or would, move heaven and earth to come to your aid?  Do you ever think about the anger of God directed toward you enemies?  How does/should that make you feel?  What do you think was unique about David’s enemies that may not always be true about your enemies?
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  4. Do you believe God could be delighted in you?  If God’s rewarding of you is based on your cleanness in His sight, what size reward do you expect?  Remembering David’s entire life and his view of himself before God, do you think your view of yourself is accurate?
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  5. Where does your strength and help come from?  How involved are you, is God, in your battles?  How do you choose to honor and praise God on a daily basis?

 

 

Next Week: Final Words
2 Samuel 23