Michael Quattlebaum

2 Samuel 7:5-16

Kings compared to David:

• Solomon (1 Kings 3:3)
• Abijam (1 Kings 15:1-3)
• Asa (1 Kings 15:11)
• Jeroboam (1 Kings 14:7-8)
• Ahaz (2 Kings 16:2)
• Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:1-3; 2 Chronicles 29:1-2)
• Josiah (2 Kings 22:1-2; 2 Chronicles 34:1-2)
• Jesus (Luke 1:32)

God Deals Kindly with Israel and Judah for the sake of David

• In punishing Solomon (1 Kings 11:13)
• In punishing Judah for the deeds of Jehoram (2 Kings 8:16-19)
• Protects Hezekiah against Assyria for David’s sake (Isaiah 37:33-35)

The Temple

• Solomon builds the temple (2 Chronicles 3:1)
• Dedication of the temple (2 Chronicles 6)

The Everlasting Kingdom

• In prophecy of Christ (Isaiah 9:6-7)
• In the arrival of Christ (Matthew 1:5-6, 17)
• Christ’s entry into Jerusalem before his crucifixion (Mark 11:10)

In Salvation (John 1:1-14; 3:13-18)

1 Samuel 18:1-3; 1 Samuel 19:1-7; 1 Samuel 20; 1 Samuel 23:16-18

1. When you think about your best friend, or a good friend, what characteristics do you look for?
2. Read 1 Sam 18:1-3.  Why was Jonathan’s soul knit to David’s?  What does that mean?
3. What risks did Jonathan face in defending David before his father?  Why was he willing to take that risk? (19:1-7)
4. Why was Jonathan willing to do anything for his friend David? (20:4)
5. Look at the code that David and Jonathan came up with to ensure David’s safety.  Did they follow the code exactly as planned?  Why or why not?
6. What was Jonathan’s reaction when Saul became angry?
7. Read verses 20:41-42.  Why were they so sad?
8. Did David and Jonathan continue to keep in touch after this?  (23:16-18)

What kind of friend are you?  Are you one that will be committed to matter what?  Are you one who will stand up for your friends in difficult times?  Protect them when you can?  Be sad with them, and for them?  Continue to keep in touch even when you are apart?

2 Timothy 3:1-9

1.     Make a list of the characteristics of the world in the end times from these verses:

2.     In the list that you made above, put a checkmark by each of the characteristics that describe our world today.

3.     Read verse 5 carefully. What does it mean when it says they hold to a “form of godliness”?  What is different about this godliness verses genuine righteousness?

4.     How can someone continually learn, but never come to the truth?  Is this even possible?  (1 Corinthians 2:14)

5.     Read verse 8.  Who are Jannes and Jambres?  How do we know who they are?  How are thy like the men at the end of the age?  People today? (Exodus 7:11)

6.     What should our interaction with the people described be like?  How should we reach out to them and witness to them?  How will they be exposed?

As you reflect on the characteristics of the world described in these verses, and the time in which we live, what is your reaction to our society?  How can we impact our society in a positive, productive, and faithful way that honors God?  Will it all ultimately be in vain?

2 Timothy 2:1-15

1. In verses 1-2, what does Paul teach Timothy (and us as a result of our reading it today), should be an encouragement to him?

2. What should one of Timothy’s goal be in teaching others?

3. Look at the four analogies used to teach us about our growth as believers. What can we learn from each one?
   • Soldier
   • Athlete
   • Farmer
   • Jesus

4. In looking at the example of Jesus, what is unique about the way the gospel is described? Why is it described this way?

5. What does Paul mean when he writes that the word of God is not imprisoned?

6. Who are the chosen in verse 10? Why does it say “so that they may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus”?

7. The statement in verses 11-13 provide 4 contrasts. How should we apply each of these to our growth as believers?
   • Death/Life
   • Endure/Reign
   • Deny Him/He Denies Us
   • Faithless/He remains

8. Now read verses 14 and 15. What is Timothy charged with? And what are we in turned charged with?

2 Timothy 1:13-18

1.     Paul instructs Timothy to follow his example.  What standard is set for Timothy in how Paul lives?  What “sound words” is Paul talking about?  (1 Timothy 1:12-15)

2.     What is the treasure that Timothy is to guard, and how does the Holy Spirit help with that?  Why does it need guarding?

3.     Read verse 15.  Now read Acts 19:1-10.  Were the people in Ephesus and to a larger degree in Asia familiar with the teachings and reputation of Paul?  If so, why did so many turn away from him?

4.     What was different about Onesiphorus?  Why was he not ashamed of Paul?  How did he serve Paul differently? 

5.     What service had Onesiphorous performed that pleased Paul?  What was his motivation in helping Paul?

6.     What could the believers in Asia learned from Romans 12:9-13?  What about us?

We should each be motivated to serve one another.  That motivation should come out of the love of God, and His Spirit working in us.  This love and service properly displayed will show others that we are different, and that God lives in us (John 13:34-35).

OK…so I totally didn’t realize that I had forgotten to blog last week’s lesson…sorry everyone!  Here it is..

2 Timothy 1:1-12

1.     Did you grow up in a Christian home?  Did you have positive influences in your home that showed you what it meant to live as a Christian?

2.     Look at Paul’s greeting to Timothy in the first 3 verses.  What is unique about the way the Paul greets Timothy compared to some of his other letters?

3.     What does it mean to have a legacy of faith?  What was Paul’s faith legacy like?  What about Timothy’s?  Why was this important in Paul’s greeting of Timothy?

4.     How are the legacies mentioned in verses 3-5 related to the spirit of power, love, and discipline described in verse 7?

5.     Read verse 8.  Why were people ashamed of the gospel?  Why were they ashamed of Paul?

6.     What was God’s purpose that Paul mentions in verse 8-10?  How were Paul and Timothy participants in this purpose?  What about us today?

7.     Explain Paul’s reason for suffering.  Where does his confidence for what he believes come from? 

8.     Read verse 12.  What needs to be guarded?  How is it guarded?