2nd Samuel 7 “God’s Promises with David” 1. David proposes to build a house for the Ark (v.1-7) 2. Fulfilled promises by God to David so far (v.8-11) 3. God promises to build a house for David (v.12-17) 4. David’s prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord (v.18-23)

2nd Samuel 5:11–6:23 “The Ark Returns with Joy” 1. The fame of David and Israel united (ch.5:11-16) 2. Seeking God when the enemy attacks (ch.5:17-25) 3. Learning God’s way to move the Ark (ch.6:1-11) 4. Jerusalem rejoices as the Ark returns (ch.6:12-23)

2nd Samuel 4:1–5:10 “The King Takes His Throne” 1. The murder of Saul’s son, Ishbosheth (ch.4:1-12) 2. David becomes king over all of Israel (ch.5:1-5) 3. The conquest and capital of Jerusalem (ch.5:6-10)

2nd Samuel 3 “Civil War and Abner Defects to David” 1. Division but David’s family grows (v.1-5) 2. Abner insulted and joins David (v.6-21) 3. General Joab murders Abner (v.22-39)

2nd Samuel 2 “David Anointed Yet Waiting” 1. David anointed King of Judah (v.1-7) 2. Israel and Judah at civil war (v.8-32)

2nd Samuel 1 “Israel Defeated and David Mourns” 1. The report of Saul and Jonathan’s death (v.1-16) 2. A funeral Song of the Bow for Israel (v.17-27)

1st Samuel 30-31 "Redemption and Restoration" 1. When everything falls apart for David (ch.30) 2. The tragic end of King Saul in battle (ch.31)

1st Samuel 28-29 “When Mediums Replace the Mediator” 1. Saul orders a witch to summon Samuel (ch.28) 2. David is protected from fighting Israel (ch.29)

1st Samuel 26-27 “When the Journey Feels Long” 1. David spares Saul’s life again (ch.26) 2. Fear leads to compromising (ch.27)

1st Samuel 24-25 “The Edge of Revenge” David cuts a corner of Saul's robe (ch.24) Samuel the Prophet is mourned (ch.25:1) Wise Abigail and Nabal’s folly (ch.25:2-44)