The book of 2 Samuel tells the story of David’s ascension to the throne as king of Israel. At first, David’s reign is marked by a unified throne, victory over Israel’s enemies, and a deep desire to honor the Lord - that produces a covenant promise from God that an heir of David will reign forever. But, even though David was a good Aking, he was not a fully righteous man. Our study will take us through the rise and fall of King David. Connecting 2 Samuel to Jesus - revealing that Israel needs a perfect king. They need a king much, much better than Saul. And, they need a king much better than David. Jesus is that righteous, perfect King that is the promised King that will rule eternally from the line of David as God promised
Group Leader Resources
Week 0 | Introduction to Inductive Bible Study and the Book of 2 Samuel
Week 1 | God’s Anointed King | Genesis 17:5–6, 17; 35:11; Numbers 24:7–9, 17–19; Matthew 2:2; Deuteronomy 17:14–20; & 2 Samuel 1-2:11
Week 2 | Kingdom Troubles | 2 Samuel 2:12-4
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Week 3 | A Throne Established Forever | 2 Samuel 5-7; Psalm 89
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Week 4 | Victories of the King | 2 Samuel 8-10; Psalm 60
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Week 5 | Failures of the King | 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51
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Week 6 | Absalom, Absalom | 2 Samuel 13-18; Psalm 3; Psalm 4; Psalm 55; Psalm 61; Psalm 62
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Week 7 | Restoration of the King | 2 Samuel 19-21
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Week 8 | In the Last Days… | 2 Samuel 22; 1 Kings 1-2:12; 1 Chronicles 29; Psalm 18
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