1. As our study of 2 Samuel draws to a close, what teachings from this book have been particularly helpful to you?

2. God punished Israel for David’s sin and 70,000 people died. Why do you think God didn’t just forgive and forget? What does Israel’s punishment say about how God views sin?

3. How do you handle it when you do not understand God or why God has done something?

4. Why do you think the book of 2 Samuel concludes with a narrative of God’s anger against Israel, including details about David’s sin of taking a census?

5. David is given the choice between 3 consequences for his sin. Which one did he choose? Why?

6. What stood out from the scriptures?