Kings of Israel-David

2 Samuel 11:1-13 ESV

WK 18 – “David & Bathsheba”

September 14, 2025

Justin Scarberry

Context:

Some of the context tools we use for Bible study is ____ x ____ vision.

Also we look at the times and the ___________  that the people lived in.

A consistent enemy that lived east of the Jordan river are the ______________.

Rules for Kings Given in the Old Testament (also known as the __________ or the Pentateuch).

Deuteronomy 17:17 ESV

¹⁷ And he shall not acquire many wives for himself, lest his heart turn away,

nor shall he acquire for himself excessive silver and gold.

David, however, acquired _______ wives!

Jesus took it even further:

Matthew 5:28 ESV

28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent

has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Bathsheba was married to ____________ who was in David’ army.

David is mentioned in the Bible _________ times.  Jesus is mentioned ________ times.

Extra Biblical Information Guide

1. _______________________

2. _______________________

3. _______________________

4. _______________________

5. _______________________

6. _______________________

Exegesis: ________________________________________

eIsigesis: _________________________________________

Psalm 139:1-4 ESV

O Lord, you have searched me and known me!

² You know when I sit down and when I rise up;

    you discern my thoughts from afar.

³ You search out my path and my lying down

    and are acquainted with all my ways.

⁴ Even before a word is on my tongue,

    behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.

Instead of repenting, David plunges into further sin

by trying to deceive _____________ (Bathsheba’s husband).

What does the Bible say about alcohol?

Proverbs 20:1 ESV

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

 

Galatians 5:19-21 ESV

¹⁹ Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, ²⁰ idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions ²¹ envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

 

Baptisms!

There’s still time!  Next Sunday September 21^st after service.

Have you given your life to Jesus but have yet to be baptized?

Now is the time!  Please see Justin if you would like to be baptized.

Cornhole Tournament

Saturday, September 27^th, 2-5 PM church parking lot (or until we have a winning team).

Signup sheets are available for competitors, food & drink, and referees.

No experience necessary. Bring a friend!

Digital Giving

Zelle:  Zelle is a digital option for giving your tithes or offerings to support the church to fulfill the Great Commission.

If you would prefer to give digitally:

Go to your bank app on your phone or computer.  Go to the payments section.  Go to the Zelle payment option. If available, scan the link below in the payment section that lists Zelle as an option.  There should be an icon asking to “scan the pay” or something similar.

Zelle Link (scan from your bank app)

Account email is:  accounting@thebridgespanishsprings.com for the Account “The Bridge Church Spanish Springs”.  As a security measure, your bank may want to send you a text to verify your first payment.

 

 

1. What are some of the context tools we can use when studying the Bible?

2. Read 2 Samuel 1-5, who are the Ammonites? If you were not sure who they are, what are some ways you could look up who they are?

3. If you wanted to look up scriptures about adultery in the Bible, how could you do that? What are some of the scriptures that deal with adultery?

4. Do you think both David and Batsheba are guilty of sin in these verses? Why or why not?

5. When we are using resources outside of the Bible to help us understand the Bible, what are some things we should take into consideration?

6. What is the difference between “exegesis” and “eisegesis” in terms of Bible study?

7. Is there anything we can hide from God?

8. Read 2 Samuel 11:6-13, what is David trying to do in these verses? What are some of the ways our sin can affect others?

9. Is temptation a sin? Are there some temptations that are impossible to resist?  Why or why not?

10. Is alcohol forbidden in the Bible? Are there any limitations regarding alcohol found in the Bible?

11. Please pray that God will continue to reach out to more people for the Baptisms next week!  Are you a follower of Jesus and haven’t been baptized as an adult?  What is holding you back from getting baptized this Sunday?

 

 

1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV

^{And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.}

^{But the greatest of these is love.}

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