August 3, 2025 Sermon Notes and Questions

August 3, 2025 Sermon Notes and Questions

Posted on July 31, 2025 Posted By: Jenni Nikolakakis Categories: Message Notes, Weekly Program

Kings of Israel-David 

2 Samuel 2

WK 12 – “A New King”

August 3, 2025

Justin Scarberry

 

Context:

There is a gap between our last study and today.  Saul and his son ___________  (David’s best friend) as well as 2 other sons of Saul died in battle.

Not Hearing from God?

1. ______________ your sin

2. _______________ to God

3. ____________________

Matthew 7:7-8 NIV

7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

1. A____________

2. S____________

3. K____________

God’s Plan for Marriage

Genesis 2:24 ESV

24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

King Saul’s Army Commander: __________________

King David’s Army Commander: _________________

As Christians, violence should never be what we choose:

Matthew 26:52 ESV

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

 

 

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  1. What is the context of 2 Samuel 2/what are some events that have taken place since 1 Samuel 27?

  2. Read 2 Samuel 2:1-5, does God always answer our prayers?  What are some of the ways that God answers our prayers?  What are some things we might consider if we are not hearing from God?

  3. How often should we pray?  

  4. Read Hebrews 4:16, what is the throne of grace?  Can anyone come to that throne?  Why or why not?  Does God give us what we ask for in prayer?  

  5. What are some ways God might tell us to “wait”?

  6. Read Matthew 7:7-8, are there any limitations to what we ask for?  

  7. What is the context of David having many wives?  If it’s in the Bible, does that permit men to have multiple wives today?  If you wanted to quickly look up some scriptures that refer to Biblical marriage, how would you do that?

  8. Read 2 Samuel 2:6-11, what role do the men of Jabesh-gilead play in the Bible?   Who is Ish-bosheth?  Why is there a split in the government of Israel at this point?

  9. Read 2 Samuel 2:12-17, why are the two factions fighting?  What is the battle leading to?  

  10. Read Mark 3:25, have you found this statement to be true in your life?  What usually happens in a divided “house”?

  11. Please pray that God would put someone on your heart to reach out to with the message of what Jesus did for them.  It’s not easy and may cause anxiety but you will NOT regret it when you listen to God and do His will. 

 

 

Exodus 14:14 NIV 

14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” 

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