Category: 2 Samuel

David Becomes the King of Israel: Lessons from King David’s Rise to Leadership In this Bible study, we examine the story of King David’s rise to the throne of Israel. Found in 2 Samuel 5:1-5, this passage shows us how David became king after years of waiting and trusting God. His journey teaches us valuable […]

David Mourns Abner – Did Joab Get Away with Murder? “Keep an even keel.” ~ Unknown This old saying comes to mind as we step into the somber scene of Abner’s funeral. If you’ve been following the story, you’ll remember that Joab killed Abner in a previous chapter of 2 Samuel. Now, we’re left with […]

Abner Joins David – A 1 Samuel Bible Lesson on Conviction and Courage Conviction. It’s a word we hear often in sermons and devotionals, but what does it really mean? According to dictionary.com, conviction is defined simply as: “a fixed or firm belief.” In today’s 1 Samuel Bible lesson, we take a deeper look at […]

What King David’s Civil War Teaches Us Today – A 2 Samuel Bible Lesson I was amazed at the parallels between this passage in 2 Samuel and the headlines we see today. Honestly, reading about King David’s early reign felt like reading the news from modern America. But let’s start at the beginning—after the death […]

David Becomes the King of Israel – A 2 Samuel Bible Lesson Welcome to another Christian Bible study lesson—this time from the book of 2 Samuel. In this chapter, we witness a major turning point: David becomes the King of Israel. After a long and difficult journey, David’s time finally comes. King Saul is gone, […]