1. Around what period of time is the Ark captured by the Philistines in relation to when David becomes king? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What happened when the Ark was placed in Dagon’s temple? What does this say about God in the midst of our enemies?
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3. Why did the Philistines remove the Ark from Ashdod and then Akron? How does this explain what happens when God is present in our lives? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Why did they send the Ark back with gifts? What were the gifts and what did they represent? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. What does this say about our enemies when God is judging them? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. What plan did the Philistines come up with in returning the Ark? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. How did God show his power amongst the people of Beth Shemesh? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Why was it wrong for the people of Beth Shemesh to send the Ark away? How could they have handled it differently? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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9. Why do you think the Ark remained stored away in Abinadab’s house for so long? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Do you think David will be excited to take the Ark out when he becomes king? Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________