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Session 1 Video

Session one sets the stage for our study by placing the book of 2 Samuel within its various contexts and thinking through how these help set a framework for reading it well.

Session 1

Approaching 2 Samuel

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https://content.lessons.church/files/study/4EGrTwCFpqn/ZYH2AGYkgxG/2 Samuel (Michael DeFazio) 2021.pdf?dt=1661521201941

Michael DeFazio (New Testament and hermeneutics professor at Ozark Christian College) opens the book of 2 Samuel to discuss what we can learn about God and ourselves through the life and reign of David. By discovering what kind of King David will be, we can see our own need to repent from sin and receive God’s grace.

2 Samuel

 Michael DeFazio explores 2 Samuel, illustrating our understanding of God and ourselves through David's life and reign, emphasizing our need to repent from sin and accept God's grace.

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**SUMMARY**: Session one sets the stage for our study of 2 Samuel by placing the book of 2 Samuel within its various contexts and thinking through how these help set a framework for reading it well.

**NOTES:**  

**Reading 2 Samuel in Context(s)**

- 2 Samuel is part of the ________________________.

  - What do we believe about the Bible?

  - How does this shape our expectations when we read it?

- 2 Samuel is part of the ________________________.

- 2 Samuel is part of ________________________.

  - Overview of 1 Samuel –

  - Intro summary of 2 Samuel –

**What should we label 2 Samuel? What should we look for?**

**Questions for Reflection and Discussion:**

- What do you actually believe about the Bible? Where did these beliefs come from? 

-  How does your current view of Scripture impact the way you read it? Do you see 
agreement or mismatch when you compare your beliefs about the Bible to your 
engagement with it?

- What are some of your favorite stories? What do you love about them?

- What do you know about 2 Samuel? What are you eager to learn?

- What role do you see God playing in your daily life?

Approaching 2 Samuel

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