1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 9:12?

2. How does 2 Samuel 9:12 demonstrate God's faithfulness through David's actions?

3. What does Mephibosheth's family growth signify about God's provision and blessing?

4. How can we show kindness like David did in 2 Samuel 9:12?

5. What connections exist between 2 Samuel 9:12 and God's covenant with David?

6. How does Mephibosheth's story inspire us to trust in God's promises today?

7. What is the significance of Mephibosheth's lineage in 2 Samuel 9:12?

8. How does 2 Samuel 9:12 reflect God's covenantal faithfulness?

9. Why is Mephibosheth's son mentioned in 2 Samuel 9:12?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 9?

11. Does the sudden bestowal of Saul's property to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9:7-10 conflict with earlier accounts suggesting David had already taken Saul's possessions?

12. Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)?

13. Given Mephibosheth's disability (2 Samuel 9:3, 13), why is no mention made of his care or limitations in other related narratives, suggesting possible inconsistencies in the text?

14. Why does 2 Samuel 9:4 specify Lo-debar as Mephibosheth's hiding place if there is no clear extra-biblical record of such a location or its significance?1. How does David's treatment of Mephibosheth reflect the character of God, and how can we emulate this in our relationships?

2. In what ways does the account of Mephibosheth challenge us to show kindness and grace to those who may not be able to repay us?

3. How does the covenant between David and Jonathan influence David's actions, and what does this teach us about the power of godly commitments?

4. What can we learn from the role of Ziba and his household in serving Mephibosheth, and how does this apply to our understanding of servanthood?

5. How does the mention of Micah encourage us to think about the legacy we are leaving for future generations in terms of faith and obedience to God?1. How does David's treatment of Mephibosheth reflect the concept of grace?

2. What can we learn about the nature of covenants from David's actions in this chapter?

3. How does David's kindness towards Mephibosheth challenge societal norms of his time?

4. In what ways can we apply David's actions towards Mephibosheth in our interactions with others today?

5. How do David’s actions reflect his understanding of God’s mercy?

6. Discuss the importance of humility as demonstrated by Mephibosheth.

7. How does this chapter convey the theme of restoration?

8. Compare David's treatment of Mephibosheth with how society typically treats those who are different or disadvantaged.

9. How can we demonstrate the grace David showed to Mephibosheth in our modern-day life?

10. Discuss the role of Ziba in this chapter. What does his character tell us about servitude and obedience?

11. In what ways does David's behavior reflect Christ's love towards humanity?

12. How does this chapter illustrate the transition from fear to favor?

13. How does the relationship between David and Mephibosheth inspire loyalty and covenant-keeping in present-day relationships?

14. How might Mephibosheth's life have changed after receiving David's favor?

15. How might David's actions have influenced those in his court and kingdom?

16. How can we show unmerited favor to others in our communities, following David's example?

17. In what ways is the grace shown by David reflective of God's grace towards us?

18. How does the theme of covenantal faithfulness in this chapter apply to modern Christian living?

19. What can we learn from David's act of kindness towards someone from a lineage considered his enemy?

20. How does this chapter challenge us to act towards those who cannot repay us in our society today?

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