“The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.” —Psalm 51:17 (NLT)

Bible Engagement: United Kingdom/David

Tier 1: 2 Samuel 21; Psalms 31; 133 Restoration
Tier 2: 2 Samuel 18; 21; Psalms 31; 122; 133
Tier 3: 2 Samuel 18-22; 1 Chronicles 20:4-8; Psalms 31; 95; 122; 133

Tier 1 Questions

1. Remember that the Gibeonites were the ones that deceived the Israelites into making a treaty to protect them (Joshua 9). What were the consequences of Saul’s disregard of this treaty? (see 2 Samuel 21:1)
   

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. Who was Absalom? (for context, refer back to 2 Samuel 3:2-5 and 15:13-15)
   

2. Remember that the Gibeonites were the ones that deceived the Israelites into making a treaty to protect them (Joshua 9). What were the consequences of Saul’s disregard of this treaty? (see 2 Samuel 21:1)
   

Application

1. What are some lessons you learned from David’s life this week? How does God want you to respond?