2 Samuel 9:6
And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, "Mephibosheth!" "I am your servant," he replied.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 9:6?

2. How does 2 Samuel 9:6 demonstrate David's commitment to his covenant with Jonathan?

3. What can we learn about humility from Mephibosheth's response to King David?

4. How does David's kindness in 2 Samuel 9:6 reflect God's grace to us?

5. In what ways can we show kindness to others, as David did to Mephibosheth?

6. How does 2 Samuel 9:6 connect to Jesus' teachings on loving your neighbor?

7. What is the significance of Mephibosheth bowing before David in 2 Samuel 9:6?

8. How does 2 Samuel 9:6 reflect David's character and leadership?

9. Why is Mephibosheth's lineage important in the context of 2 Samuel 9:6?

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

11. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)

12. 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?

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

14. In 2 Samuel 9:3, how do we reconcile David's swift willingness to help Saul's descendant with the longstanding hostilities described elsewhere in 1 and 2 Samuel?
Discussion Questions
1. How does David's treatment of Mephibosheth reflect his character and his relationship with God?

2. In what ways can we show kindness and grace to those who cannot repay us, following David's example?

3. How does the covenant between David and Jonathan influence David's actions in this passage, and what does this teach us about the importance of keeping our commitments?

4. What can we learn from Mephibosheth's humility and response to David's kindness, and how can we apply this in our relationship with God and others?

5. How does the account of Mephibosheth illustrate the concept of restoration and redemption, and what other biblical accounts or teachings reinforce this theme?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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