We are embarking on Week 4 of our five-week #biblestudy in the Book of 2 Samuel. Welcome Back!
This week (April 23-27) we will be reading 2 Samuel 16-20.If you are just joining us, Welcome! Just jump in where we are at and use the weekends (or your free time) to catch up.
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Here's the Week 4 Reading Schedule for our study in the Book of 2 Samuel.
Here are the #VerseoftheDay for Week 4:
*As well as the #CompanionVerse for each chapter to help deepen our study and understanding of God's W.O.R.D.
*As well as the #CompanionVerse for each chapter to help deepen our study and understanding of God's W.O.R.D.
Monday:
"What business is it of mine or of yours, that he curses?." 2 Samuel 16:10
Companion verse:
"In your anger do not sin. Do not give teh devil a foothold. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building other up." Ephesians 4: 26-29
"What business is it of mine or of yours, that he curses?." 2 Samuel 16:10
Companion verse:
"In your anger do not sin. Do not give teh devil a foothold. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building other up." Ephesians 4: 26-29
Tuesday:
"This time Ahithophel has not given good counsel." 2 Samuel 17:7
"This time Ahithophel has not given good counsel." 2 Samuel 17:7
Companion verse:
"Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good spirit lead me on level ground." Psalm 143:10
Wednesday:
"Come what may, I want to run." 2 Samuel 18:23
Companion verse:
"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary." Galatians 6:9
"Come what may, I want to run." 2 Samuel 18:23
Companion verse:
"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary." Galatians 6:9
Thursday:
"You have put all your servants to shame today by loving those who hate you and hating those who love you." 2 Samuel 19: 6, 7
Companion verse:
"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us" Romans 8:18
"You have put all your servants to shame today by loving those who hate you and hating those who love you." 2 Samuel 19: 6, 7
Companion verse:
"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us" Romans 8:18
Friday:
"So all the Israelites left David for Sheba, son of Bichri. But from the Jordan to Jerusalem the Judahites remained loyal to their king." 2 Samuel 20:2
Companion verse:
"Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out" Proverbs 17:14
Week 4 Reflection Questions:
When have you recently "taken the high road"?
What path do you feel God leading you down? Is Satan resisting it? How will you remain with God?
Wednesday: 2 Samuel 18
In this chapter, we learn of Absalom's defeat and death. David must be told and Ahimaaz is willing to do it. Even though Joab warns him that this is not good news to tell, he is willing to do it no matter what the outcome. His devotion and desire to do right by his King and by God outweigh his personal gain or possible reprove. The phrase, "What is right isn't always popular" comes to mind.
What good (or right) are you willing to do, regardless of the outcome?
Thursday: 2 Samuel 19
At the news of his son's death, David is shaken to the point of despair. He goes to his room over the city gate to weep. Although his army was triumphant he is in personal pain. Luckily, he has Joab, his tried and true friend, to get him back to his center. He calls him out! Although he is suffering, he is the King and has a job to do.
In this chapter David's banishment is lifted and thanks to the men of Isreal he has returned to the throne. We learn of Shemei's pardon for his treason, Mephibosheth's failure is excused, and Barzillai's kindness is recognized and reciprocated. But the chapter does not have a happy ending - the men of Judah fight with the men of Isreal for having been left out of the King's renewal.
Who calls you out/ sees you for who you really are?
Friday: 2 Samuel 20
In the previous chapter, we know that the Israelites are jilted with the Judahites. In this chapter Sheba, an Israelite, who probably aided Absolom's rebellion turns his brethren against David. Soon after Amasa, David's nephew and Absolom's general is killed by Joab's sword. In the end, it is the citizens of Jerusalem who deliver the head of Sheba to David, by throwing it over the fence and Joab is left in control of the entire army. The rise and fall effect throughout 2 Samuel is at times exhausting, just as David (and other characters) achieves success, he seems to be met by tribulation and hardship. One has to ask, could any of this have been avoided?
What quarrel do you need to drop before it becomes a dispute?
Companion verse:
"Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out" Proverbs 17:14
Week 4 Reflection Questions:
Monday:
In this chapter, David is being judged and cursed by Shimel yet David took the high road. He did not retaliate. He did not utter an unkind word. He didn't curse back at Shimel. He let him be and in fact, removed himself from the incident altogether. When have you recently "taken the high road"?
Tuesday: 2 Samuel 17
What path do you feel God leading you down? Is Satan resisting it? How will you remain with God?
Wednesday: 2 Samuel 18
In this chapter, we learn of Absalom's defeat and death. David must be told and Ahimaaz is willing to do it. Even though Joab warns him that this is not good news to tell, he is willing to do it no matter what the outcome. His devotion and desire to do right by his King and by God outweigh his personal gain or possible reprove. The phrase, "What is right isn't always popular" comes to mind.
What good (or right) are you willing to do, regardless of the outcome?
Thursday: 2 Samuel 19
At the news of his son's death, David is shaken to the point of despair. He goes to his room over the city gate to weep. Although his army was triumphant he is in personal pain. Luckily, he has Joab, his tried and true friend, to get him back to his center. He calls him out! Although he is suffering, he is the King and has a job to do.
In this chapter David's banishment is lifted and thanks to the men of Isreal he has returned to the throne. We learn of Shemei's pardon for his treason, Mephibosheth's failure is excused, and Barzillai's kindness is recognized and reciprocated. But the chapter does not have a happy ending - the men of Judah fight with the men of Isreal for having been left out of the King's renewal.
Who calls you out/ sees you for who you really are?
Friday: 2 Samuel 20
In the previous chapter, we know that the Israelites are jilted with the Judahites. In this chapter Sheba, an Israelite, who probably aided Absolom's rebellion turns his brethren against David. Soon after Amasa, David's nephew and Absolom's general is killed by Joab's sword. In the end, it is the citizens of Jerusalem who deliver the head of Sheba to David, by throwing it over the fence and Joab is left in control of the entire army. The rise and fall effect throughout 2 Samuel is at times exhausting, just as David (and other characters) achieves success, he seems to be met by tribulation and hardship. One has to ask, could any of this have been avoided?
What quarrel do you need to drop before it becomes a dispute?
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