David becomes King Flashcards
What can the story about Gods punishment as a result of touching the Ark teach us about following Gods Rules?
Answers may include that God is concerned about the little details in our lives, that we need to know his word, and that we need to obey him completely.
Why didn’t David immediately become king after Saul died?
Sails son, Ishbosheth , was still alive and ruled most of Israel. David wanted to rule when God it was the right time. He had learned to wait on God
Why did David want to move the Ark to Jerusalem?
He wanted to make God the center of All Israelite activity.
What covenant did God make with David?
God would establish David’s kingdom forever, and his descendants would rule on the throne forever
How did Jesus fulfill this promise?
Jesus descended from David’s line, and his kingdom will never end
Why didn’t God want David to build the temple?
David was a man of war. God raised up David to lead the people
How is what David did for Jonathan’s son like what God has done for us?
David’s kindness toward Mephibosheth is a picture of salvation. We did nothing to deserve God’s grace, yet he took us from a place of brokenness into fellowship with him
Why did David show kindness to Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth, instead of killing him as would have been expected?
He wanted to keep his promise to Jonathan
What did David do with the tribute he received from the conquered nations?
He dedicated it to God
Explain how David broke three of the Ten Commandments.
Possibilities include: He coveted another man’s wife. He stole Uriah’s wife. He committed adultery. He murdered Uriah.
What can we learn from David’s long list of sins?
One sin tends to lead to another. The harder we try to erase our sins, the more trouble we find ourselves in.
What was David’s first reaction to the prophet Nathan’s story? What did he do when he realized the prophet was talking about him?
David was angry at first, but then he repented.
What mistakes did David make concerning his family?
He married many women, and he didn’t discipline his children.
How was David’s son Absalom killed?
He was killed by Joab and and his men after his hair was caught in a tree.
Why did Adonijah try to seize the throne?
He was the oldest son, who would ordinarily have inherited the throne.
