1. How is David shown to be guiltless in uniting the kingdom in 2 Samuel 3 and 4? Why does it matter that David is guiltless?

2. We read in 2 Samuel 3.36 that the people took notice of David’s response to Abner’s death. What stands out to about his response? What about the people’s response? When you consider Jesus, how is your response like the people in verse 36?

3. David and Joab respond differently to murder in 2 Samuel 3. What shapes those responses?

4. How does David point us to Jesus in 2 Samuel 3 and 4?