◄ 2 Samuel 6:21 ►
But David said to Michal, "I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me over your father and all his house when He appointed me ruler over the LORD's people Israel. I will celebrate before the LORD, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 6:21? 2. How does David's response in 2 Samuel 6:21 demonstrate humility before God? 3. What does "chosen me over your father" reveal about God's sovereign choices? 4. How can we prioritize God's approval over human opinions in our daily lives? 5. Connect David's worship in 2 Samuel 6:21 with Romans 12:1's call to worship. 6. How can we emulate David's joy and freedom in worship today? 7. Why did David dance before the LORD in 2 Samuel 6:21? 8. How does 2 Samuel 6:21 reflect David's relationship with God? 9. What cultural significance does dancing have in 2 Samuel 6:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 6? 11. Why do 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21 differ in their attribution of who prompted David's census--God or Satan? 12. What are the visions and prophecies of Gad? 13. In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David’s dance—does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives? 14. Did David dance nude before the Lord? Discussion Questions 1. How does David's response to Michal reflect his understanding of God's sovereignty in his life, and how can we apply this understanding to our own circumstances? 2. In what ways can we express our worship to God with the same freedom and joy that David demonstrated? 3. How can we prioritize God's approval over human approval in our daily decisions and actions? 4. What are some practical ways to cultivate joy in God's presence, especially during challenging times? 5. How does the account of bringing the Ark to Jerusalem challenge us to approach God with reverence and respect in our worship practices? 2 Samuel 6 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the story of Uzzah teach us about God's holiness and how we should approach Him? 2. In what ways did David show his respect and reverence for God during the transport of the Ark? 3. How can we apply the lessons of Uzzah's story to our everyday life? 4. Discuss the significance of David's decision to leave the Ark at the house of Obed-edom. 5. What might be the implications of David dancing before the Lord "with all his might"? 6. How does Michal's reaction to David's worship reflect her understanding of God? 7. How does David respond to Michal's criticism, and what can we learn from his response? 8. In what ways can we show our devotion to God, akin to David's dance, in our contemporary life? 9. How does the story of Michal's barrenness connect to the theme of obedience and reverence in this chapter? 10. What can we learn from David's willingness to publicly display his love for God, despite his royal status? 11. How does the story of 2 Samuel 6 deepen our understanding of the fear of the Lord? 12. Discuss the role of music and celebration in the worship of God as presented in this chapter. 13. How does the incident with Uzzah teach us about the importance of understanding God's commands before acting? 14. Why do you think God chose to bless the house of Obed-edom when the Ark was there? 15. In the context of this chapter, discuss the consequences of both obeying and disobeying God's laws. 16. How does David's behavior throughout the chapter illustrate his love for God? 17. Compare the reactions of Uzzah, David, and Michal to the Ark of the Covenant. What do their responses tell us about their understanding of God? 18. What can we learn about God's nature and how He reacts to our actions from this chapter? 19. How can we apply the lessons from David's reactions to contemporary situations where our obedience to God is tested? 20. If you were in Michal's position, how would you react to David's actions, and why? Links 2 Samuel 6:21 NIV 2 Samuel 6:21 NLT 2 Samuel 6:21 ESV 2 Samuel 6:21 NASB 2 Samuel 6:21 KJV 2 Samuel 6:21 Commentaries Bible Hub