Priscilla Shirer Beth Moore Kay Arthur

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1 Priscilla Shirer Beth Moore Kay Arthur LifeWay Press Nashville, Tennessee

2 Published by LifeWay Press 2008 LifeWay Christian Resources No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted in writing by the publisher. Requests for permission should be addressed in writing to LifeWay Press ; One LifeWay Plaza; Nashville, TN ISBN Item This book is the text for course CG-1402 in the subject area Bible Study in the Christian Growth Study Plan Dewey Decimal Classification Number: Subject Heading: DAVID. KING OF ISRAEL \ CHRISTIAN LIFE \ BIBLE STUDY Scripture quotations marked NIV are from the Holy Bible, New International Version Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Scripture quotations marked HCSB are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible, copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Scripture quotations marked NASB are taken from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. ( References taken from The NEW LIFE Testament are identified (N.L.T.). It is published by the Christian Literature International, Canby, Oregon, and is used by permission. Scripture quotations marked The Message are from THE MESSAGE, 1993, 1994, 1995, Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. Scripture quotations marked NET are from The Net Bible. New English Translation Copyright 1996 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. Net Bible is a registered trandemark. The Net Bible logo, service mark copyright 1997 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved. To order additional copies of this resource: Write LifeWay Church Resources Customer Service; One LifeWay Plaza; Nashville, TN ; FAX order to (615) ; call toll free ; orderentry@lifeway.com; order online at or visit the LifeWay Christian Store serving you. Printed in the United States of America Leadership and Adult Publishing LifeWay Church Resources One LifeWay Plaza Nashville, Tennessee

3 anointed session 1 viewerguide the Anointing: Established and empowered who whose 1. First Chronicles 14:2 tells us that David knew two things: He knew he was, and he knew he was. established 2. The word is the same word used in Psalm 119:90 to talk about how the Lord established the earth or founded the earth. anointed 3. When the Philistines heard that David had been (1 Chron. 14:8). empowerment enablement 4. The anointing is a divine or a divine to accomplish God s purposes for your life. 8

4 anointing 5. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, the of God rests on your life. opposition 6. The anointing guarantees. presence 7. David s first mission as king was to bring back the ark of God, which represented the of God. central focal point 8. Personally bringing back the ark of God means setting up the presence of God as the of every decision you make. Group Discussion Questions 1. David wanted the ark to be in Jerusalem as a symbol of God s presence. What represents God s presence to you? 2. What opposition did David face? What opposition do women who are trying to serve God face today? 9 anointed

5 session 2 viewerguide The Anointing: Directed and Guaranteed perfect passionate 1. God is not looking for women. He is looking for women. love 2. We have a Father whose heart for us is. cost 3. Having a God awareness is going to you something and cause you to make decisions that you would not normally make. kill steal destroy 4. The enemy has a three-part game plan to,, and (John 10:10). to God. access 5. The anointing not only guarantees you opposition, but it also guarantees you. 34

6 relationship 6. David s example shows us that the most important thing that we can have is a fresh, ongoing, intimate with God. direction 7. The anointing not only guarantees you opposition and access to God but it also guarantees you specific, divine from God. hear 8. The more you know God, the more clearly you will be able to Him. results 9. The anointed are not only guaranteed opposition, access to God, and specific, divine direction from God, but also we are guaranteed supernatural when we obey God. Group Discussion Questions 1. We as believers have access to God. How do we have access to God? What can we expect as a result of that access? 2. What are some of your favorite promises from God s Word? 35 anointed

7 transformed session 3 viewerguide Moving Past Our Devastation good God 1. We can have a idea that s not a idea (Luke 2:4). This far 2. moments with God relief release 3. There s a very big difference between and. far this 4. God has come to absolutely mark our lives with His glory. He s come to take us. So far it has to be God. transformed 5. God is not interested in just adjusting our lives. He wants us. so far 6. I don t want a tweak; I want a transformation. A full-fledged transformation. 58

8 7. What will it take to get there? 8. We ve got to move past our with God (2 Sam. 6:1-10). David was angry afraid (v. 8) (v. 9) devastation Group Discussion Questions 1. Looking back over your life since you became a Christian, what is one area in which you have grown? 2. Has God taken you anywhere that you never thought you would go? If so, where? 3. What has been the most surprising aspect of your relationship with God? What has been the most treasured part of that relationship to you? 59 anointed

9 session 4 viewerguide Moving On with Brave Obedience God is not interested in just adjusting our lives. He wants us transformed. A full-fledged so far transformation requires that (From session 3) 1. We ve got to move past our devastation with God. David was Angry (v. 8) Afraid (v. 9) whole hearted 2. We ve got to return to obedience. Joy is coming. First Chronicles 15:12-15 Song of Songs 6:12; 2 Samuel 7:20-29 courage 3. Let s have the to see the fulfillment of God s promises to us. 78

10 painless Your God has good things for you not things for you, good things for you. Discussion Questions 1. Did you ever do anything you knew was wrong as a child? Why did you do it? How did you feel about it later? Were you disciplined by your parents? 2. How do you feel as an adult when you realize you have sinned? How do you feel when you know you are walking in close obedience to God? 79 anointed

11 redeemed session 5 viewerguide Sin is deadly Scriptures That Tell Us What Sin Is right thing 1. James 4:17 Sin is to know the and not do it. lawlessness 2. First John 3:4 Sin is. It means that you are not going to keep the law of God. unrighteousness 3. First John 5:17 All is sin. To not do what is right in the eyes of God is sin. faith 4. Romans 14:23 Whatever is not of is sin. Five Things About Sin 2 Samuel 11 12; 1 Chronicles 11:41 further 1. Sin will take you than you ever intended to go. 98

12 despising 2. When you sin, you are God (2 Sam. 12:9). evil 3. Sin is (2 Sam. 12:9). not more 4. The temptation to sin is than you can bear (1 Cor. 10:13). expected 5. Sin costs you more than you to pay (Num. 32:23). Group Discussion Questions 1. What are some ways the word redeemed is used in the secular world? How do those images connect to the Christian meaning of the word? 2. What did God s grace mean to you at the time of your salvation? What does it mean to you today? 99 REDEEMED

13 session 6 viewerguide God Is Gracious farther more longer 1. Sin will take you than you ever expected to go; it will keep you than you ever intended to stay, and it will cost you than you ever expected to pay. Psalm What is grace? favor 3. Grace is. Charis (Greek): free, unearned, in contrast to something you would earn or something you would work for. available 4. Grace is because God is gracious. 118

14 power 5. Grace is (2 Cor. 12:7-10). previous 6. Grace is (Eph. 1:3). Group Discussion Questions 1.How has God protected you or stopped you from going too far on a dangerous path? What new insights did you glean about God s grace? 2. How has His power and favor been evident after a wrong turn? 119 anointed