1 Samuel 26 | Bible Study Questions - Covenant Hope Church Dubai

OBSERVATION

What characters are mentioned and how are they described?
What repeated words and locations are in the text?
What is Saul plotting against David? How did David respond after knowing Saul's plot?
How did Abner fail in doing his job?
What promises and curse did David and Saul exchange from v.17-25?

How is this chapter similar (previous locations and repeated words and phrases) to previous chapters in 1 Samuel? [Hint: 1 Samuel 23 & 24]
1. How is it different?
What ways have David been true to his word from 1 Samuel 24?
How do you see Christ's mercy and grace in this chapter?

Have you ever been tempted to sin and looked for approval from others, like Abishai?
1. How can surrounding ourselves with godly people help us to follow Jesus?
What other things or people influence us when trouble arises?
1. What can we do today so that we trust in God's promises during those times?
Like Abner, how do we fail to do our duty for King Jesus?
1. How does this make us appreciate the gospel more?
Pray in light of this passage and any applications you've made.
Sing Whate'er My God Ordains is Right to God and to one another.