Week 21

1 Week 21, Day 1: Monday, 25 May 2009 2 Samuel 13, 14 After being raped, what was Tamar’s concern? (13:20) Was Tamar’s concern validated? (13:29) Was it well known what Amnon did? (13:33) Should David have known and done something? What did the Israelites believe about the character of God and how He deals with His sinful children? (14:14) What did David know about Joab and his way of scheming? (14:19) Proverbs 25 Compare 25:12 with 2Sam 12. How are we to treat our enemies? (25:21) Will this always bring the results you desire? Compare with 2Sam 10:1-4. 1 Corinthians 13 What must be the motive and intent behind our every action? (13:1) Could we give everything we have to the poor in a way that is unacceptable to the Lord? (13:3) What characterizes true love? (13:4-8) Week 21, Day 2: Tuesday, 26 May 2009 2 Samuel 15, 16 Was David properly supervising his kingdom’s affairs? (15:3) What are the consequences of failure to reconcile relationships? (15) Had David surrendered his fate to the Lord? (15:25, 26) What was David’s response to Shimei’s curses and why? (16:10-12)

2 Compare 16:22 with 12:11, 12. Did God keep his word to David? Did God relieve David of the consequences of his sin? Proverbs 26 What is worse than being a fool? (26:12, 16) Are bad habits hard to break? (26:11, 14) Are deceivers eventually revealed and their true character exposed? (26:23-26) What does the Bible say about flattery? (26:28) 1 Corinthians 14 Tongues are spoken to whom? (14:2) What should always be included with the speaking of tongues? (14:5, 28) What does Paul know will happen to those who enter a church of worshipers and hear the Word of God being preached? (14:24, 25) Week 21, Day 3: Wednesday, 27 May 2009 2 Samuel 17, 18 Why did Ahithophel kill himself after hearing that his counsel wasn’t heeded? (17:23) What did Joab do to betray David? (18:14, 15) What was Absalom concerned about more than glorifying God? (18:18) What was more important to David than victory in battle? (18:33) Proverbs 27 Compare 27:7 with 30:23. What should those who wish to affair proof their marriage take to heart with these proverbs? What else should a husband always remember? (27:8) What should good friends always provide, and what should you be willing to hear? (27:9)

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Does God expect us to develop relationships of mutual support with our neighbors? (27:10) What benefit is strong, Christian companionship? (27:17) What can quickly reveal whether you are Christ-centered or self-centered? (27:21) How hard is it to change a person’s character? (27:22) 1 Corinthians 15 What can destroy good character? (15:33) Do we have anything to fear from death? (15:55, 56) How much should you invest into the work of the Lord? (15:58) Week 21, Day 4: Thursday, 28 May 2009 2 Samuel 19, 20 What did David do to Joab for killing his son? (19:13) Did God defend David before Shimei son of Gera? Did David glorify God in the process? (19:18, 19:22) What did Joab do to Amasa? (20:9) What did David do in response? Proverbs 28 What happens to a Nation when judges are not Christians? (28:5) When is a person’s prayers detestable before the Lord? (28:9) Who falls into trouble? (28:14) What kind of life do the guilty lead? (28:17) Compare 28:18 with 29:1. Greedy men do not trust who? (28:25) Who do greedy men trust in? (28:26) Is this wise?

4 Who will lack nothing? (28:27) 1 Corinthians 16 What advice does Paul give that we should consider? (16:13) Is it important to recognize those who do good? (16:18) CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING ANOTHER BOOK OF THE BIBLE Week 21, Day 5: Friday, 29 May 2009 2 Samuel 21, 22 Does God demand an accounting for all sin? (21:1) Does sin cause terrible pain and suffering for the innocent? (21:10) Did David feel blessed for returning to obedience before the Lord? (22:21-25) Proverbs 29 What happens to those who do not heed God’s word and warning? (29:1) What destroys evil men? (29:6) How do sinners respond to righteous men? (29:10) Is discipline vital to everyone? (29:15) What happens when people stop studying God’s Word? (29:18) Does God use His Word and discipline to develop the character of His servants? (29:19) What brings a man low? (29:23) If you are guilty, can you testify against the guilt of others without incriminating yourself? (29:24) Can you bring accusation against others? What is a snare to most? (29:25) Why will there always be friction between believers and unbelievers? (29:27)

5 2 Corinthians 1 Are you a child of compassion? (1:3) Why does God comfort us in our troubles? (1:4) Why will God take you beyond your limits? (1:9) Is the Bible beyond anyone’s understanding? (1:13, 14) Week 21, Day 6: Saturday, 30 May 2009 2 Samuel 23, 24 Who gave David the words of the oracle? (23:2) Who was the last of the mighty men mentioned by David? (23:39) Does God always demand an accounting for sin? (24:12) CONGRATULATIONS ON COMPLETING ANOTHER BOOK OF THE BIBLE Proverbs 30 Compare 30:5, 6 with 2 Samuel 22:31. Do we need to add anything to God’s Word? (30:6) Do sinners have the ability to sin and act as if it never happened? (30:20) Psalms 61 How do we glorify God every day? (61:8) Week 21, Day 7: Sunday, 31 May 2009 1 Kings 1, 2 What character flaw does David display in dealing with confrontation? (1:6) What was David’s advice to his son Solomon? (2:3-4) What were the conditions of God’s promise to David? (2:4) Are there different rules in peacetime and in warfare? (2:5)

6 Why didn’t David settle his own matters? (2:6) Did David really forgive Shimei? (2:9) Did Solomon give Shimei the opportunity to demonstrate faithfulness to the king? (2:36-46) Proverbs 31 What type of woman is to be praised? (31:30) Psalms 62, 63 Where is the only place your soul can find rest? (62:1, 5) Where is the one place you can receive salvation? (62:1, 2, 6, 7) Is human pride and position foolish? (1:9) Will there be an accounting for every deed? (62:12) Do you thirst for God as if in a desert with no water? (63:1) Does this reflect in your prayer time and Bible study?