1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Read 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2
- What characters are mentioned and how are they described?
- What repeated words and locations are in the text?
- Why does David leave the land of Israel? [v.1-2]
- What is David doing in his new location?
- What does King Achish think David is doing?
- What questions do you have after reading this passage?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- This chapter is difficult to untie. Do you think David's faith is faltering in these verses? Why or why not?
- Which of his actions are sinful, and which are shrewd/wise?
- In the past, it's been David's practice to seek God's guidance (e.g., 1 Sam 23:1-3; 1 Sam 23:4-5). Do we see him do this here?
- Is God mentioned at all in these verses?
- How might this help us interpret David's actions?
- What does Achich command of David in 1 Samuel 28:1?
- What do you think David should do?
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- How do we seek the Lord's guidance today? [Hebrews 1:1, 2 Timothy 3:16]
- Are there decisions in life you need wisdom about? What would it look like to seek the Lord and trust Him in those decisions?
- "We cannot expect God always to provide us with miraculous guidance. We must always ask if Scripture commands or forbids a potential course of action. We should also seek godly counsel (Prov. 11:14), pray for open doors (Col. 4:3), and remember to pray, “Your kingdom come, your will be done” (Matt. 6:10)." - ESV Knowing the Bible Study
- We've often discussed how Jesus is the true and better King David. What are some of the ways that Jesus is infinitely greater in his character than David.
- How should this affect how we live?
- Pray in light of this passage and any applications you've made.
- Sing Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery to God and to one another.
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1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- Read 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2
- What characters are mentioned and how are they described?
- What repeated words and locations are in the text?
- Why does David leave the land of Israel? [v.1-2]
- What is David doing in his new location?
- What does King Achish think David is doing?
- What questions do you have after reading this passage?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- This chapter is difficult to untie. Do you think David's faith is faltering in these verses? Why or why not?
- Which of his actions are sinful, and which are shrewd/wise?
- In the past, it's been David's practice to seek God's guidance (e.g., 1 Sam 23:1-3; 1 Sam 23:4-5). Do we see him do this here?
- Is God mentioned at all in these verses?
- How might this help us interpret David's actions?
- What does Achich command of David in 1 Samuel 28:1?
- What do you think David should do?
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- How do we seek the Lord's guidance today? [Hebrews 1:1, 2 Timothy 3:16]
- Are there decisions in life you need wisdom about? What would it look like to seek the Lord and trust Him in those decisions?
- "We cannot expect God always to provide us with miraculous guidance. We must always ask if Scripture commands or forbids a potential course of action. We should also seek godly counsel (Prov. 11:14), pray for open doors (Col. 4:3), and remember to pray, “Your kingdom come, your will be done” (Matt. 6:10)." - ESV Knowing the Bible Study
- We've often discussed how Jesus is the true and better King David. What are some of the ways that Jesus is infinitely greater in his character than David.
- How should this affect how we live?
- Pray in light of this passage and any applications you've made.
- Sing Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery to God and to one another.