September/October 2006 SBW Syllabus
LESSON
19
Of
the Old Testament
The
Jewish Age
Coronation
to the Division
120
Years; 1 Sam. 10 to 1 Kings 12
PERIOD
OF POWER
(References
in 1 Samuel)
HISTORY:
1.
Who was David, and how did he
first become king (1 Sam. 16:1-13)?
A.
His original occupation: verse 11
B.
His appearance: verse 12, 17:42
C.
His age 17:55-56
D.
His abilities: 16:17-23; 17:34, 35
E.
His heart: prudent 17:18; champion
of God 17:26; courageous 17:32; faithful 17:34-37, 45; humble 17:28-29, 58; wise
18:5 Comments
are encouraged.
F.
His best friend: (1 Sam 18:1-6;
19:1-2)? (Keep
in mind the wide age difference between David and this person, who had a son
David’s age.
MICHAL—TO
MENACE
1.
Who was Michal (1 Sam 14:49-51)?
Everyone should to get this one.
2.
Who was her father; what was his
position, and how was this acquired (1 Sam 9:1-2; 11:14-15; 9:3-10:26)?
Put this answer into your own words to make it
shorter.
3.
How were David and Michal
separated (2 Sam 3:14)? The story of
Jonathan’s attempt to end David’s exile, and Saul’s response (a show of
his determination to kill David), begins David’s permanent exile.
4.
What was done with Michal during
David’s exile (1 Sam 25:44)?
5.
How and when were they reunited (2
Sam 2:4)?
6.
What incident was the turning
point in David’s and Michal’s relationship (2 Sam 6:12-23)?
7.
What lessons can we take from the
account of Michal’s life (2 Tim 3:3—despisers of those that are good; Pro
14:1-2 (Hebrew # 959—to dis-esteem, despise, disdain, contemn(tible), think to
scorn, vile person) 21, (Hebrew # 936—to disrespect; contemn, despise
utterly)?
ABIGAIL—SOURCE
OF JOY
1.
History of Abigail's David: I Sam.
21: 1‑15, 22:1‑8; ch 23, 24) A fugitive, outcast, man with a price
on his head,
2.
Who was Abigail, and where did she
live (1 Sam. 25: 1‑3)? Also see map and/or Bible atlas. What was her
physical situation like?
3.
She was the wife of what wealthy
man (25:3a)?
A.
What was said of her husband’s
wealth (25:2)?
B.
Contrast the appearance of Abigail
and Nabal (25:3bc).
i.
*David sends men to Nabal for
mutual favors; relate it (25:4-12).
ii.
What revenge did David plan
(25:13)?
iii.
This plan is related to Abigail;
tell about it (25:14-17).
4.
Under what circumstances did David
and Abigail meet (25: 18‑35)?
A.
How did David get Abigail for his
wife (25:36-42)?
B.
What wealth did David become heir
to through Abigail (25:2)?
C.
Where do we further see the heart
of Abigail (25:18‑20; 26; 28‑31, 41)?
5.
Follow Abigail's life/journeys
with David: I Sam 26, 27, 28:1‑2, ch 29.
6.
What scare did David & Abigail
have at the hands of the Amalekites (1 Sam. 30:1-19)?
7.
What happened at the same time as
this incident with the Amalekites that changed the lives of David and Abigail
drastically (2 Sam. 1:1‑4; 2:14)?
8.
Describe a blessed occasion of her
life (2 Sam 2:1-4).
9.
What child(ren) was/were born to
David and Abigail (2 Sam 3:1‑3)? Chileab (restraint of father), also
called Daniel (1 Chr. 3:1—Judge of God)
10.
Afterward: David and his wives
lived 7½ years in
11.
What can be learned from the life
of Abigail (Mat. 5:5, 9; Pro. 18:21; Pro 17:13, 15; Pro. 19:14, 17; 1 Pet.
2:18‑19)?
AHINOAM—BROTHER
OF PLEASANTNESS
1.
Where was Ahinoam from, and when
did she become the wife of David (1 Sam. 25:42‑43)?
2.
For her safety, where was she
taken by her husband (2 Sam 2:2-3)?
3.
Later she was taken captive by
whom (30:1, 5)?
4.
After being rescued, where did she
go with David (2 Sam 2:2, 3)?
5.
In
6.
How did her married life resemble
Abigail's (27:1‑3, 30:3‑5; 2 Sam 3:1‑3)?
7.
Who was her son? What did he do to
alienate himself from his brethren, and eventually bring about his early death
(2 Sam. 13:1‑39)?
8.
Make a list of some of her rivals
(2 Sam 3:3-5).
POINTS TO CONSIDER:
1.
What do you think of miss-mated
companions?
2.
Why did Abigail likely marry such
a reprobate as Nabal?
A.
If parents arranged the marriage,
should the priority have been finances?
B.
When modern women marry for money,
it can bring tragic consequences.
C.
What are the dangers of marrying
to reform a person?
D.
Did Abigail know of Nabal’s
folly (1 Sam 25:25-26)?
3.
What do you think of her diplomacy
in dealing with a potentially difficult situation?