The Bible in a Year

Old Testament

I Samuel 17 to II Samuel 2
Read this coming week:
May 16 1 Sam 17, Ps 119:49‐56, 2 Cor 9‐10 May 17 1 Sam 18‐19, Ps
119:57‐64, 2 Cor 11‐13
May 18 1 Sam 20‐21, Ps 119:65‐72, Gal 1‐2 May 19 1 Sam 22‐23, Ps
119:73‐80, Gal 3‐4 May 20 1 Sam 24‐25, Ps 119:81‐88, Gal 5‐6 May 21 1
Sam 26‐28, Ps 119:89‐96, Eph 1 May 22 1 Sam 29‐31, Ps 119:97‐104, Eph
2‐3 May 23 2 Sam 1‐2, Ps 119:105‐112, Eph 4

Reading Questions
For next week you’re reading I Samuel 17 to II Samuel
2. Answer the following:
• What does David do with Goliath’s head?
• Who does David marry?
• Why does Saul try to kill David?
• Why does Saul kill Ahimelech of Nob?
• How does Abigail help David?
• What does the ghost of Samuel tell Saul?
• How does Saul die?
• What is David’s response to Saul’s death?
David on the run
King David was one of the most powerful military rulers
to ever rule Israel. However, his rise to power was one
that was mixed with narrow escapes and attempts on
his life. David’s story is not the story of one who is
chosen by God but never encounters any problems –
quite the opposite.

God’s chosen rulers, in fact, are rarely rulers that enjoy

peace and quiet their whole lives. The stories of God’s
leaders seem to be stories that are mixed with triumph
and defeat, swagger and humiliation. God’s leaders
seemingly never “have it easy,” but are thrust into the
middle of questions and circumstances that would make
lesser people give up and go home.

As you consider David’s time running away from Saul, it

may be interesting to think of the number of times that
David could have given up, but persisted because he
knew of God’s call in His life.

Please don’t throw this away. If you’re not going to use it, leave it for
someone else to use.