“David—The Man After God’s Own Heart”
1. What statement is quoted in Acts 13:22 that serves as the pivotal scripture for this lesson?
2. What event took place in 1 Samuel 13 that caused Samuel to say to King Saul that God had sought “a man after his own heart”?
3. What does 1 Thessalonians 5:21 admonish us to do?
4. What important piece of information is found in 1 Peter 1:15 concerning God’s heart?
5. What important piece of information is found in Habakkuk 1:13 concerning God’s heart?
6. This lesson discusses two important questions that people need to ask regarding knowing the heart of God. The first is found in Jeremiah 37:17. What is it?
7. This lesson discusses two important questions that people need to ask regarding knowing the heart of God. The second is found in Romans 4:3. What is it?
8. This lesson makes the statement that we can look up to King David as a man after God’s own heart because he had the courage to conquer the giants in his life. What does that mean for us today since we cannot battle, as David did, a literal giant?
9. King David knew how to treat his enemies. What did Jesus say to us in Matthew 5:44-45 about how we today should treat our enemies?
10. What event occurred in 2 Samuel 6 that taught David the importance of respecting the authority of God’s Word?
11. What message is contained in Colossians 3:17 for those of us today about respecting the authority of God, Christ, and the Word of God?
12. What does Revelation 22:18-19 admonish us never to do?
13. What tragic series of events is recorded in 2 Samuel 11 and 12 concerning David?
14. When Nathan the prophet confronted David about the events mentioned in 2 Samuel 11 and 12 (see question #13 above), what was David’s response?
15. What does 1 John 1:7-10 have to say to Christians today about how to handle sin in their lives?
16. According to 2 Corinthians 7:10, what does “godly sorrow” produce?
17. What is repentance?
18. What event in King David’s life helped him understand that death is not necessarily a bad thing?
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