Apply the Scripture “From Shepherd to King” 1 Samuel 16-18; 24; 31; 2 Samuel 6; 22; 1 Chronicles 17; Psalm 59 1. How does the way God viewed David impact you? 2. How will looking at the prayers of David affect the way you pray? Introduction 3. David faced obstacles in becoming king. How has God used obstacles in your life Can you think of a time when you made a snap judgment about someone only to find and how should we view difficulties? out later you were way off? 4. David waited 14 years from when he was anointed to when he became king. What does this teach us about how we should be patient? Talk Through the Scripture 5. David’s single desire from this reading was that God be glorified. How can you 1. Summarize the reading. cultivate a heart like David? 2. What stood out from the reading? 3. In what ways did you see God’s desire to have a relationship with humanity For Our Next Meeting come out through the reading? 1. Read 2 Samuel 11-12; 18-19; 1 Chronicles 22, 29; Psalms 23, 32, 51 4. How does this reading fit with the previous readings? 2. Apply what we talked about and come prepared to share what impact last 5. What was the big idea? week’s study made on your life. Think Through the Scripture Key Verse 1. Samuel can’t seem to get over Saul’s failure to obey God. What does he do? 2. How did Samuel approach the selection of a new king? 1 Chronicles 17:8 “I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I 3. Compare and contrast the way everyone looked at David versus the way God have cut off your enemies from before you. Now I will make your name saw David. Consider Jesse, Samuel, Eliab, Saul, and Goliath. 4. This reading included several prayers of David. What do we learn about like the greatest men of the earth.” David from the way he prayed? 5. What obstacles did David face in becoming the king he was called to be? 6. How was David able to face a giant when everyone else gave way to fear? 7. Why did David spare Saul when he had the opportunity to kill him? 8. How long did David have to wait from the time he was anointed until he became king? What does this say about God’s plans? 9. Compare and contrast how Saul dealt with obstacles and the way David dealt with obstacles. What was their attitude? Where did they go for counsel? What did they do? 10. How did David respond when Nathan told him God wanted him to build a house for the Lord? What does this reveal about David? 11. What does this section reveal about God and his interaction with humanity? .