Teacher: Paul McCullough
Category: Old Testament
II Samuel 14 – Absalom receives forgiveness
Teacher: George Humlie
II Samuel 13 – Amnon and Tamar
Teacher: George Humlie
II Samuel 12 – Restoration of a king
Teacher: John Kent
II Samuel 11 – The fall of a godly king
Teacher: John Kent
II Samuel 7 – Promises of God to David
Teacher: Paul McCullough
II Samuel 7 – The Davidic Covenant and Prayer
Teacher: Paul McCullough
God makes a covenant with David to bring the Messiah through his ancestors.
II Samuel 6 – Bringing the ark home
Teacher: George Humlie
II Samuel 4,5 – Jesus the anointed king
Teacher: George Humlie
Murder of Ishbosheth. David is a type of Christ.
Comparisons between David and Christ.
II Samuel 3 : The Kingdom of Israel
Teacher: John Kent
The theme of 2 Samuel is the establishment of the kingdom of Israel, progressing from a diverse group of divided and warring tribes to a solidified kingdom under David. However the purpose for recording these events was not merely to have an “official” record of David’s reign. The main thread is the rule of God over His people. II Samuel emphasizes that it was God who rejected Saul for his disobedience, chose David for the throne, and disciplined David for his pride. God was the true King of Israel.
Outline
The personal triumphs of David 1:1—10:19
The period of transition: David’s lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:1–27
* The period of beginnings: David’s reign over Judah at Hebron 2:1—4:12
* The period of growth and achievement: David’s reign over all Israel 5:1—10:19
The personal troubles of David 11:1—20:26
* David’s great sin against Bathsheba, Uriah, and the Lord 11:1—12:31
* Trouble in David’s family: Absalom’s murder of Amnon 13:1—18:33
* David’s reinstatement as king 19:1—20:26
An appendix to the life of David 21:1—24:25
* David’s reconciliation with the Gibeonites 21:1–14
* The exploits of David and his men 21:15–22
* The psalm of David in praise to the Lord for his deliverance 22:1–51
* David’s last words 23:1–7
* The roster of David’s mighty men and the numbering of the people 23:8—24:25