Even This (Study Guide)
“Even This”
Sermon Study Guide for December 24, 2023
Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5
1. “Uriah’s Wife”
“when kings go off to war”
David’s multiple sins…
trauma upon trauma
2. David, the Greatest King
“the chain of sin’s consequences”
11:27 - “displeased the Lord”
3. How We Can Respond
Isaiah 42:1-4a - the servant
a. ___________________ Matter
James 1:5
b. Don’t _____________________
c. Be there __________________________
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- Why do you think David stays home from the battle? What happens when we take our eyes off our main purpose?
- When have you experienced the need to over one sin with another sin? What happened?
- How does David take advantage of his role and authority?
- Why do you think this story is told about Israel’s “greatest king”?
- In what way does Nathan’s story (2 Samuel 12) get past David’s defenses and explanations?
- In what way is Bathsheba a “background player” in her own story?
- Which of the responses do you need to experience the most? Which of the responses do you need to practice the most? Why?
- What have you learned from the four women in Jesus’ genealogy? Which one of their stories affected you the most? Why?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Luke 2:1-20
Tuesday - Luke 2:21-40
Wednesday - Isaiah 42:1-9
Thursday - James 1:2-8
Friday - Isaiah 43:1-13
Saturday - Isaiah 43:14-28
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
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