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J O R D A N S H O U S E & Jordan Shouse T H E L I F E O F • Lesson 1 The David Quiz • Lesson 2 David the Shepherd (1 SA 16) • Lesson 3 David the Giant Slayer (1 SA 17) • Lesson 4 David and Jonathan (1 SA 18-20) • Lesson 5 David’s Incident at Nob (1 SA 21-22) • Lesson 6 David the Fugitive (1 SA 23-24) • Lesson 7 David and Abigail (1 SA 25) • Lesson 8 David and Saul (1 SA 26-27) • Lesson 9 David in Ziklag (1 SA 28-31) • Lesson 10 David Becomes King (2 SA 1-4) • Lesson 11 David’s Battles (2 SA 5; 8-9; 1 CH 18-20) • Lesson 12 David and the Ark (2 SA 6; 1 CH 13; 15-16) • Lesson 13 David’s Temple (2 SA 7; 1 CH 22; 28-29) • Lesson 14 David and Mephibosheth (2 SA 9) • Lesson 15 David’s Sin (2 SA 11) • Lesson 16 David Repents (2 SA 12, PS 51) • Lesson 17 David’s Trouble at Home (2 SA 13-14) • Lesson 18 David and Absalom – Part 1 (2 SA 15-16) • Lesson 19 David and Absalom – Part 2 (2 SA 24; 1 CH 21) • Lesson 20 David Returns (2 SA 19-20, 23; 1 CH 11) • Lesson 21 David’s Failure (2 SA 24; 1 CH 21) • Lesson 22 David and Solomon (1 KG 1-2) • Lesson 23 David’s Promise from God (2 SA 7; 1 CH 17) • Lesson 24 David and Me 2 LESSON 1 This quiz is to show what we know or don’t know about David. Don’t worry if you do not do well. Study with us this quarter, and at the end you will learn all these things: If you wanted to read about David’s life, what books of the Bible would we read? ____________________________ David lived when (what years)? ________________________________________ How long was David king of Israel? _____________________________________ There are many important people in the life of David. Give a SHORT explanation as to who these people are: A. Saul: _________________________________ I. Mighty Men: ___________________________________ B. Abner: _______________________________ J. Nathan: _______________________________________ C. Jesse: ________________________________ K. Jonathan: ____________________________________ D. Abigail: _________________________________ L. Michal: _______________________________________ E. Bathsheba: ________________________________ M. Joab: ______________________________________ F. Absalom: ______________________________________ N. Tamar: _______________________________________ G. Mephibosheth: _______________________________ O. Amnon: _____________________________________ H. Solomon: ____________________________________ 3 • LESSO LESSON 2 1 SAMUEL 16 The young shepherd of Israel didn’t know that many of the things that were taking place in his life were preparing him for future use in God’s plan. The same may be for us! 1. Why was Saul chosen as king? (1 SA 8:5-9; 9:1-2) Why was God removing Saul as king? (1 SA 13:1-13; 15:10-23) 2. Where was David when Samuel was observing Jesse’s sons? How is he described by his father? How is he described in v. 12? How does that compare with the description of v. 18? 3. What is the job description of a shepherd? What would his daily routine look like? 4. What qualities did David develop as a shepherd? · Jesse: _______________________ 5. Why are the “shepherd years” of a person’s life important? How can we fight the urge to waste them by wishing we were · Samuel: _____________________ elsewhere? · Eliab: ________________________ · Abinadab:___________________ 6. In what ways does modern culture fight against the inner qualities · Shammah: __________________ God seeks—spirituality, humility, and integrity? How can parents communicate these values to their children? 2 LESSON 3 1 SAMUEL 17 Israel focused on a giant. David focused on God. The key to the victory over life’s tough battles is remembering the battle (no matter how difficult) belongs to the Lord 1. What makes Goliath so fearful? (v. 4-10) 2. What are some common “giants” we all face, and what challenges do they present to our faith? 3. What are you most afraid of? Fear left unchecked, allowed to run free, will do what to us? 4. Notice what David says about Goliath. Compare that with how many times he mentions God. What does that tell us about David? What does that have to do with defeating giants? 5. David cut Goliath’s head off. Why? · Goliath: _______________________ 6. “The battle belongs to the Lord.” What can that mean to us? · Abner: _______________________ 3 • LESSONLESSON 44 • 1 SAMUEL 18-20 The aftermath of David’s victory would change his future forever—in some ways good and in others poor. Yet David had two pillars of support for his dark days . 1. What was Saul suspicious about? What had David done to deserve the king’s mistrust or paranoia? 2. Given David’s success and resulting conflict with Saul, what would some have been tempted to do? What impresses you about the way David handled both? 3. What do we learn from Psalm 59 and David’s words during this time of crises? 4. What made Jonathan a good friend? What are the components of a good friendship? 5. Why are close friends like Jonathan so important? · Jonathan: _______________________ · Michal: _______________________ 4 LESSON 5 1 SAMUEL 21-22 A desperate David finds himself at a Sanctuary that provides nourishment and security. 1. What did David do wrong in this text? What might have been David’s motivation—why did he do these things? How many times is God’s name found in this text? What lessons does that teach? 2. What does Ahimelech provide for David and his men? How can this sanctuary for the weary be an illustration of the church? 3. Was David responsible for the events of ch. 22? How can we help teach our children the lesson that our actions can affect more than just us? 4. What does David do for Abiathar in the end of ch. 22? What does this teach us about responding to our failures? 5. Jesus referred to this event in Matthew 12:1-8. Why did Jesus use this passage? What was the point of Jesus’ message? Ahimelech: ___________________ What’s difficult about accepting Jesus as Lord? Abiathar: _____________________ Doeg: ________________________ 5 LESSON 6 1 SAMUEL 23-24 David faces a tough temptation while hiding in a cave: end his oppressor or leave justice in the hands of God 1. Look at Psalm 142 and Psalm 57. What’s is on David’s heart while hiding from Saul in the cave? 2. In your own words define revenge. What has life experience taught you about the deceptive nature of revenge, how easily it arises, how natural it feels? How do we tend to justify revenge? 3. What does God say about revenge (Rom. 12:17-21; Prov. 20:22) 4. Bad company corrupts good morals. The opposite is true. What do we learn from this scene about the positive influence of one? 5. What did David do to make his accusation against Saul effective? 6 LESSON 7 1 SAMUEL 25 When David is angered and seeking vengeance, it is a woman’s act of kindness that touches this warrior’s heart 1. How is Nabal described? Why does he not give anything to David’s men? Why do you think David let this man bother him so much? 2. How is Abigail described? Why do Abigails marry Nabals? 3. Why did she not tell Nabal that she was taking food to David? Why did Abigail take the blame for her husbands actions (v. 24)? Think how easy it would have been for her to go to her prayer and let her husband face his fate. Despite her troubled marriage, she sought for the best interest of her husband. Discuss the impact of such a lesson upon us today. 4. Why do you think some are hesitant to approach the wrong doer? How is the attitude of the one who confronts as important as the attitude of the one who is confronted (Gal. 6:1-2)? 5. What do you think David learned here that would help Abigail: ___________________ him as king? Nabal: _____________________ Ahinoam: _____________________ 7 LESSON 8 1 SAMUEL 26-27 A discouraged David continues to flee and finds himself camping with the enemy—a lesson on compromise. 1. What is David’s reasoning for sparing Saul’s life in v. 9-11? Why do we sometimes struggle letting God be God and not taking the matters into our own hands? 2. What was David’s defense before Saul (v. 18-20)? How do you handle Saul-like adversaries who continue to pursue you? Discuss the meaning of Romans 12:18 in light of v. 21-23. 3. In your own words describe David’s attitude in 27:1. 4. Define compromise. How does David compromise in this chapter? It what ways is compromise a slippery slope? Joab: ______________________ 5. What advice would you have given the David of 27:1? Abishai: _____________________ Achish: _____________________ 8 LESSON 9 1 SAMUEL 28-31 There’s a lot packed in these chapters—David’s difficulties in Ziklag, the death of the first King, and David’s return to Israel.