David and Bathsheba
2 Samuel 11:1-12:31
July 24, 2016
Study Questions
1. Read 2 Samuel 11:1-5. Why didn’t David go to war
with his men? What did he do instead and how did this make him vulnerable? What
specifically did he do and why (see 3:1-5 and 5:13-16)?
2. Read 2 Samuel 11:6-21. What specifically did David
do to hide his sin? What does this teach about David’s character?
3. Read 2 Samuel 11:22-27. What was the outcome of
David’s plans? How did Bathsheba respond to the situation? What became of her
in the long-term? How did the Lord feel about the things David had done?
4. Read 2 Samuel 12:1-15a. What did the Lord do in
response to David’s sin? Why did the Lord lead Nathan to confront David
specifically as he did? How did David respond? (see Psalm 51).
5. Read 2 Samuel 12:15b-23. What came of the child
David had by Bathsheba? How did David respond and why? How does this display
the wise discipline of the Lord?
6. Read 2 Samuel 12:24-31. In the end, how did the
Lord manifest his grace to David, Bathsheba, Israel, and the nations of the
world?
7. What’s the most
important thing you learned from the sermon and your personal study?
8. How has today’s
message helped you to grow in love for God and others?
9. What is the most
important thing Jesus would have you do in light of 2 Samuel 11-12?
10.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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