Bible Study – 2 Samuel chapters 11 and 12
Q1 What do you remember of David’s background and his story so far? Is it surprising
that such a man could have such a major moral lapse?
Q2 How does 11.1 prepare the reader for what follows?
Q3 In 11.2-5, what do we learn about temptation and sin?
Q4 In 11.6-13, compare the behaviour of David and Uriah. How could David act in this
way? Did he think his behaviour was hidden from God?
Q5 11.14-27 How do you judge David in this section? Did Joab and Bathsheba have
any responsibility in Uriah’s death? Could they have acted differently?
Notice the ominous ending of Chapter 11!
Q6 Does it matter if some of the things we have done displease God? How should we
deal with this?
Q7 12.1-4 In what way was Nathan well chosen for this task? What qualities does he
appear to have and why does he use a story?
Q8 12.5-13 Compare David’s reactions at the beginning and end of this section. What
do we learn from God’s words through Nathan?
Q9 Why is it easier to see the faults of others than our own faults (compare Matthew
7.1-5)? How can we guard against this tendency?
Q10 What do we learn about sin, repentance and consequences from the rest of the
story (v13-25)? Is the writer recording God’s actual judgement against David, or using the
benefit of hindsight?
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