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2 Samuel: 21 Small Group Discussion Bible Studies
2 Samuel (Second Samuel) can be an awkward book to study because it contains so-called ‘nasty’ Uzzah being struck down (6); David’s adultery (12); God seeming to approve of the killing of some relatively innocent Benjamites (21); and the Lord inciting David to sin (24). But the problems in these chapters are far from insurmountable, especially with the help of a good commentary, for example Dale Ralph Davis’ Looking on the Heart (Christian Focus) and these small group study notes.
1 and 2 Samuel are about how Israel’s failing leaders under the Old Covenant, the judges, are replaced with a king. First, in 1 Samuel, Saul, a king who does not love God, is given as a chastisement to the people. Then, in 2 Samuel, David, a king after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), is given, a covenant king whose reign typifies much of King Jesus’ future reign. However, as 2 Samuel progresses, we also discover that even David falls far, far, short of being a truly Christlike king.
From the true stories in 2 Samuel, we are movingly challenged about our own hearts, our relationship with God, and our submission to King Jesus.
Each study in this manual is designed to take less than an hour if done in a group of around half a dozen people. Larger groups will tend to take longer. Regular, weekly, small group meetings can easily cover 2 Samuel in about a year, allowing for holidays. It is not assumed that 1 Samuel was studied previously but, obviously, that would usually be the best plan!
All participants may have their own copy of these notes, which have spaces for writing in the answers to the questions. This encourages regular attendance by group members. The leader uses the same study material, but will need to do some preparation beforehand. Song suggestions are included with each study. Sometimes there is a piece of optional homework to do.
1 and 2 Samuel are about how Israel’s failing leaders under the Old Covenant, the judges, are replaced with a king. First, in 1 Samuel, Saul, a king who does not love God, is given as a chastisement to the people. Then, in 2 Samuel, David, a king after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), is given, a covenant king whose reign typifies much of King Jesus’ future reign. However, as 2 Samuel progresses, we also discover that even David falls far, far, short of being a truly Christlike king.
From the true stories in 2 Samuel, we are movingly challenged about our own hearts, our relationship with God, and our submission to King Jesus.
Each study in this manual is designed to take less than an hour if done in a group of around half a dozen people. Larger groups will tend to take longer. Regular, weekly, small group meetings can easily cover 2 Samuel in about a year, allowing for holidays. It is not assumed that 1 Samuel was studied previously but, obviously, that would usually be the best plan!
All participants may have their own copy of these notes, which have spaces for writing in the answers to the questions. This encourages regular attendance by group members. The leader uses the same study material, but will need to do some preparation beforehand. Song suggestions are included with each study. Sometimes there is a piece of optional homework to do.
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Published October 14, 2021
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