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Sermon Questions - Sunday, October 9, 2016

By Anonymous

The Lord Has Made an Everlasting Covenant
2 Samuel 23:1-39
October 9, 2016

Study Questions

1. Read 2 Samuel 23:1-7. What does it mean to say that these are “the last words of David”? Why is David described as he is in verse 1?
2. David says that the Lord speaks by him? How do we know that this is true? What specifically did the Lord speak in these particular words?
3. How does the Lord’s “everlasting covenant” with David relate to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-4) and the cross of Christ? What significance does it have for the nations of the earth? For us?
4. Who did David have in mind when he referred to “worthless men”? To whom does this section of the song ultimately refer (see, for example, Revelation 21:8)?
5. Read 2 Samuel 23:8-39. What is the author’s intent in providing us with the list of David’s mighty men? Why does he work the short stories into this list? How does this list relate to David’s last words?
6. What’s the most important thing you learned from the sermon and your personal study?
7. How has today’s message helped you to grow in love for God and others?
8. What is the most important thing Jesus would have you do in light of 2 Samuel 23?
9. Take some time to worship Jesus. Thank him, praise him, and ask for his help as you seek to strive with other believers for the faith of the gospel.


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