2 Samuel 1-2

Scripture – 2 Samuel 1-2

Observation –

•  2 Samuel 1:1-16 - David learns of Saul and Jonathan's deaths
• 2 Samuel 1:1-4 - David hears the news in Ziklag
• 2 Samuel 1:5-10 - The Amalekite's story
• 2 Samuel 1:11-12 - David's reaction: mourning for Saul
• 2 Samuel 1:13-16 - David executes the Amalekite because he killed the LORD's anointed.
• 2 Samuel 1:17-27 - David laments for Saul and Jonathan
• 2 Samuel 1:17-18 - Introduction to the Song of the Bow
• 2 Samuel 1:19-27 - The Song of the Bow
• 2 Samuel 2:1-11 - Two kings over the people of God
• 2 Samuel 2:1-4a - David becomes king of Judah.
• 2 Samuel 2:4b-7 - David thanks the men of Jabesh Gilead because they buried Saul
• 2 Samuel 2:8-11 - Abner sets up Ishbosheth as king over Israel
• 2 Samuel 2:12-32 - War between the tribe of Judah and the other tribes of Israel.
• 2 Samuel 2:12-17 - Abner's troops and Joab's troops fight
• 2 Samuel 2:18-23 - Abner kills Asahel
• 2 Samuel 2:24-28 - A cease-fire is called
• 2 Samuel 2:29-32 - A great victory for David's army

Examples to follow – Feel sorry for people even if they have tried to kill you in the past.

Examples to not follow – Never persecute or kill those who the Lord has Annointed.

Sins to avoid – Murder.

Promises to claim – 

Commands to obey –

Application – Listen to those who God appoints as leader, even if it might be hard to accept. 

Prayer – Dear Heavenly Father. Help me to follow the people you appoint as leaders even if I might not agree with them. Help me to not harbor angry thoughts or become prideful and stubborn. Amen.