Sermon Questions - August 7, 2016

In Order To Change The Course Of Things

2 Samuel 14:1-33

August 7, 2016

Study Questions

1.  Read 2 Samuel 14:1-11. What was Joab’s plan to persuade David to bring Absalom back to Jerusalem? Why did he do this? Why didn’t he just go talk to David himself?

2.  Read 2 Samuel 14:12-20. How did the woman of Tekoa specifically apply her words to King David? How did David respond to her? How did he know that Joab was behind this?

3.  Read 2 Samuel 14:21-24. What was David’s decree? How did Joab respond to it? What did Joab do?

4. Read 2 Samuel 14:25-33. What do we learn about Absalom in these verses? What was his life like in Jerusalem and why? Why was David reluctant to bring him into his presence? How did Absalom ultimately reunite with the King? What do you think were his motives?

5.  What’s the most important thing you learned from the sermon and your personal study?

6.  How has today’s message helped you to grow in love for God and others?

7.  What is the most important thing Jesus would have you do in light of 2 Samuel 14?

8.  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.