2 Samuel 6

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2 Samuel: Lesson 7 — Are You Sure That’s The Right Way?

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 7 (Are You Sure That’s The Right Way?)
2 Samuel 6

The Text:

  1. Where did David and his men go?  What was their purpose?  How many of them were there?  What was significant about this task?
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  2. What did they do with the ark of God?  Who was guiding it?  What were David and the house of Israel doing?  What happened at the threshing floor of Nacon?  Why?
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  3. What reaction did David have to God’s action?  What did he do with the ark?  Why?  How long did this remain?
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  4. What news came to David about the household of Obed-Edom?  What did he decide to do?  How was this task done?  What were David and the house of Israel doing during this event?
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  5. How did Michal feel about what David was doing?  What did David do when the ark was set in the place prepared for it?  How did Michal greet David when he returned home?  What was his response?
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The Application:

  1. How far have you ever travelled to retrieve something of value to you?  Did anyone go with you?  What was the atmosphere of the trip?  If you’ve never done so, how do you think it would feel to make such a trip?
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  2. How does it feel to regain possession of something that may have been lost, misplaced, or taken from you?  Have you ever given your very best to a task only to discover you were doing it wrong?  How did you feel?  Do you think God values obedience?
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  3. How would you respond if it felt like you were being punished for doing something good just because you did it in different way than expected?  Are there times that you “avoid” God because you’re angry or fearful of Him?
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  4. How do reports of the goodness of God to others make you feel?  Do reminders of God’s goodness draw you back to Him?  What things might drive you to do things God’s way?  How excited are you for God’s presence to be with you?
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  5. Does the worship others offer God bother you?  Do you let others dictate how you worship?  What effect does your worship have on how you treat others?
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Next Week: A Godly Conversation
2 Samuel 7