Israel/Judah History Bible Study Lesson 5 Questions
1. Why did God choose David to replace Saul? What did God say about David?
2. How many years passed from David's anointing to his taking the position as king? Why did it take so long? Why did David not take the throne immediately?
3. Read the story of David and Goliath. What are some of the key spiritual thoughts you gain from this story?
4. Did question one show the foreknowledge or foreordination on the part of God? Why?
5. What were David's two major sins and what were the consequences?
6. Read Psalm 32. What situation do most commentaries relate this Psalm? What are some of the spiritual truths related to this Psalm?
7. Read Psalm 51. What situation do most commentaries relate this Psalm? Explain some of the spiritual truths related to this Psalm.
8. Relate the terms fore-ordination, foreknowledge, freedom, faith, and fellowship to David's life and his relationship with God.
9. Why did David want to build a temple? Where did David want to build the temple? What is the significance of this location?
10. Why was David not allowed to build a temple? What was God's promise of a throne for David? Who is the ONE of promise?
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