May 24

Memphis

Pastor Drew McCalla

Discussion Questions

1. What is something that the Lord taught you in the books of 1 & 2 Samuel that you did not previously know? What impact has that truth had on you?

2. Samuel was divinely called in a season when "the word of the Lord was rare" — a time of corruption, silence, and spiritual darkness. How does knowing that Jesus showed up in a similar kind of darkness, as the very Word of God in the flesh, give you hope for the dark or dry seasons in your own life?

3. Israel already had God as their king, yet they rejected Him for lessor things. Where in your own life are you most tempted to exchange the rule of God for something lesser that looks more satisfying or more powerful?

4. Most of us have heard David and Goliath taught as a story about our courage. Why is it actually more comforting — and more honest — to place yourself among the fearful Israelites rather than as David in that story?

Reading Plan

Day 1 : 2 Samuel 7-8

Day 2 : 2 Samuel 9-10

Day 3 : 2 Samuel 11-12

Day 4 : 2 Samuel 13-14

Day 5 : 2 Samuel 15-16

Day 6 : 2 Samuel 17-18

Day 7 : Catch up/Rest day