College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
2 Samuel 22 - Introduction
A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 22
The Lord's deliverance. As David came to the close of his reign, he composed a grand song of deliverance. The text is the same as Psalms 18 almost in entirety. The first part of this great song is a description of how God had delivered David from his many adversaries.
The Lord's rewards. God had not only delivered David out of the hands of his enemies, but He had given to him many blessings. God had done more than he could ask or think.
The Lord's victory. Ultimate victory is promised to those that serve God. David had pursued his enemies and destroyed them. God had helped him literally to consume them. He had been given to be head over heathen people. Peoples that he knew not had come to serve him. Strangers had submitted themselves to his rule. The victory that God had given to David was complete.
LESSONS FOR LEARNING
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He delivered me (2 Samuel 22:1; 2 Samuel 22:18; 2 Samuel 22:20). Those faithful followers of the Lord Jesus Christ who take time to look back over their lives can find many instances where God has delivered them. His followers are taught to pray deliver us from evil (Matthew 6:13). God will deliver those who trust in Him.
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The Lord rewarded me (2 Samuel 22:21). Many rewards are given to Christians in this life. They are taught that if they forsake houses, brethren, sisters, fathers, mothers, wives, children or lands for Christ's sake that they will receive a hundred fold (Matthew 19:29). Beyond all these things there is a crown of righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8).
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He is the tower of salvation (2 Samuel 22:51). No gift is as precious as the gift of God's son. If a man gains the whole world and loses his soul, it has profited him nothing (Matthew 16:26). God is the tower of our salvation. The free gift of God is eternal life (Romans 6:23 b).
CHAPTER 22 IN REVIEW
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With what Psalm did this song compare?
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By what figures did David describe God?
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With what weapon of war did David compare. lightning?
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With what adjective did David describe God's way?
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With what did he say God had girded him?
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Whom did David say had avenged him?
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To whom did David give thanks?
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To whom did David sing praises?
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With what structure did David compare God?
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Who was God's anointed?
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