17-01

Was Saul, the first king of Israel, a good king or a wicked king?

He was good for the first few years, but then he became wicked.

17-02

What was David’s occupation before he became king?

He was a shepherd who took care of sheep.

17-03

Why was it so amazing that David was able to kill Goliath?

Goliath was a very tall, very strong trained soldier wearing battle gear. David was a shepherd boy with no weapon but a sling.

Why did the people of Israel praise David?

He won many victories over Israel’s enemies.

17-04

What did David do when he had a chance to kill Saul in the cave?

He spared Saul and only cut off a piece of his clothes.

17-05

What was the city that David conquered and then made his capital?

He made Jerusalem his capital.

17-06

What did David want to build for God?

David wanted to build a temple where all the Israelites could worship God and offer sacrifices.

17-07

Why did God not allow David to build a temple?

David would not build it because he had fought in so many wars.

Who did God say would build the Temple?

David’s son would build it.

What was the great promise that God gave to David?

God promised that one of David’s descendants would rule as king over God’s people forever.

What great act would the Messiah do?

He would save the people of the world from their sin.

17-11

What terrible sin did David commit later in his life?

He committed adultery with Bathsheba, and murdered her husband.

17-12

What did David do so that people would not know that he had sinned?

He had his general place Uriah where he would be killed in battle.

17-13

What did David do when Nathan confronted him about his sin?

David repented of his sin and received God's forgiveness.

17-14

How did God punish David for his sin?

David’s baby boy died, there was fighting in David’s family for the rest of his life, and David’s power was greatly weakened.

Did God still keep his promises to David in spite of David’s unfaithfulness?

Yes, he still kept them.

What was the name of their son who was born later to David and Bathsheba?

His name was Solomon.