# Bible school - HS 2

# Unit 1: Samuel

# Week 1: Samuel hears the word of God

**Title:** Samuel hears the word of God

**Objective:**

- Be familiar with Samuel's parents
- Hanna's vow and the Lord's response
- Review the concept of consecration (Nazarite)
- Contrast between Samuel and Eli's children
- The Lord's calling and my response

**Resources:**

- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhk-0SgEyd5t6dQya?e=Gpqsem)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1sm/1)
- Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic) 
    - [Intro & Chapter 1](https://youtu.be/BlidDmGrx-M)
    - [Chapters 1 & 2](https://youtu.be/XnhYxye6g6o)
    - [Chapters 2 & 3](https://youtu.be/MRhKrMGFINg)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">1 Samuel 1-3</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Specific</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Family background (1Samuel 1:1-7) </span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Hannah's vow (1 Samuel 1:8-18)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">God's fulfillment (1 Samuel1: 19-28 &amp; 1 Samuel 1:18-21)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Eli's sons (1 Samuel 2:12-17 &amp; 1 Samuel 2:22-36)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">God calls Samuel (1 Samuel 3)</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Conclusion prayer</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Hanna's prayer (1 Samuel 2:1-10)</span>

**Key verse(s):**

- "‘Speak, <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span>, for Your servant hears.’" 1 Samuel 3:9

**Comments:**

- Hannah, whose name means (compassion)or (grace) resembled the Church of the New Testament that has enjoyed the exalted compassion of God, proclaimed through the sacrifice of the cross and the grace of the Holy Spirit, the Grantor of son hood to God and communion with Him.
- God allowed it, for the soul of the pious Hannah, to get so saturated with bitterness, to cry out from the depths of her heart, to grant her the son He had prepared beforehand for her, and for all His people; whose life and ministry became an integral part of the Holy Bible.
- Hannah was in bitterness of soul (1 Samuel 1: 10); yet her anguish did not keep her from sharing with other believers, eating of the sacrifice, so that all would be reconciled together in God.
- Her bitterness of soul did not cause her to hate or envy her husband’s other wife, but made her entreat for divine help to take away her disgrace.
- Hannah became a living example - along the generations - of the power of a silent prayer.
- While many of us resort to God in the times of affliction, then forget Him in our times of joy; Hannah, on the other hand, did not forget the Lord. But she rather entered into new depths, seeing in her child a symbol of God’s work of salvation.
- Her praise came to be close to that of St. Mary, the mother of God (Luke 1: 46 - 55)

**Review questions:**

1. How can you prove that Elkanah was very kind and cared about Hannah?
2. What is required from the one who is vowed for the LORD? When did Hannah go to the temple with Samuel  
    her son? And what did she take with her as a sacrifice to the LORD?
3. What were the sins that the sons of Eli the priest doing?
4. What was the sin of Eli the priest with his sons? What was God’s punishment to Eli the priest?
5. How did all Israel from Dan to Beersheba recognize that Samuel was attested as a prophet of the LORD?

**Homework:**

1. Elkanah was a man from \_\_\_\_\_ and the name of his father was \_\_\_\_\_ an \_\_\_\_\_. Elkanah married two women;  
    \_\_\_\_\_ (who had children) and \_\_\_\_\_ (who was barren).
2. What was Hannah’s vow to the LORD in the temple?
3. From the praise of Hannah, one can win by:  
    a) his/her power b) his/her smartness c) depending on God
4. Under whom was Samuel ministering before the Lord?
5. How many times did God call Samuel and he thought it was Eli who called him?
6. So Samuel grew, and the LORD was \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ and let none of his \_\_\_\_\_ fall to the ground
7. How often did Elkanah go to Shiloh? And why?
8. When did Hannah go to the temple with Samuel her son? And what did she take with her as a sacrifice to the  
    LORD?
9. Under whom was Samuel ministering before the LORD?
10. The sin of the sons of Eli the priest was great before the LORD because:  
    a) they were eating a lot of meat b) they were not listening to the advice of their father Eli the priest  
    c) they were treating the LORD's offering with contempt
11. What was the message that was given to Samuel by God?
12. Which verse shows that in the days of Eli the priest the Word of the Lord was rare.

# Week 2: The Philistines and the Ark

**Title:** The Philistines and the Ark

**Objective:**

- The consequence of sin and corruption
- The Philistines suffer from the presence of the Ark among them 
    - There is no mingling between light and darkness
- The Holy thing of the Lord should not be taken lightly

**Resources:**

- [Fr. Tadros Y. Malaty Commentary ](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhk-0SgEyd5t6dQya?e=Gpqsem)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1sm/1)
- Fr Dadoud Lamie's Bible study 
    - [Chapters 3, 4, &amp; 5](https://youtu.be/U2-TyVQKHLM)
    - [Chapters 6, &amp; 7](https://youtu.be/TSjMy3uGZTI)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 4-6"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 4-6"}">1 Samuel 4-6</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 4-6"}">Specific</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 4-6"}">Review last week's events briefly</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 4-6"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 4:1-11 (Israel fights the Palestine and loses, Eli's sons die, and the Ark of the covenant is captured)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 4-6"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 4:12-18 (The death of Eli when he hears the news)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 4-6"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 5:1-12 (The Philistines suffer from the presence of the Ark among them)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 4-6"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 6:1-12 (The Philistines decide to return the Ark with a trespass offering)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 4-6"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 6:13-18 (The Israelites rejoiced and offered to the Lord)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 4-6"}">Conclude with what happened in 1 Samuel 6:19 &amp; 1 Samuel 7:1 (We should not take dealing with the Holies lightly)</span>

**Key verse(s):**

**"**But the hand of the <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span> was heavy on the people of Ashdod, and He ravaged them" 1 Samuel 5:6

**Comments:**

- In the book of Judges 13: 1, it was said that God delivered the children of Israel into the hand of the Philistines for 40 years; The events mentioned here probably happened during that period.
- Bringing the ark of the covenant did not imply a return to God in repentance, but a leaning on the outer formalities of worship. (We do not use the Bible, the Cross, icons, etc. as items to bring luck.
- God allowed the Philistines to capture the ark of the covenant, to chastise His people to make them realize that through corruption, they lost the dwelling of God in their midst.
- ‘Dagon’ is a name derived from the Hebrew word ‘Dag,’ namely (a fish) a Philistine god, with human-like head and hands; while the torso is that of a fish. It was considered to be a god of fertility.
- The ark of God remained in the midst of the pagans for seven months to confirm to all, that what happened to the idol Dagon, and to the people (the tumors and the destructive rats), was not a mere coincidence, but was actually a sign of God’s wrath on the pagans.
- The Philistines, despite their ignorance, had honored the ark of God, more so than the people to whom clear statutes have been given concerning it.
- God used even the pagan priests and the diviners to testify to Him
- God led the two milk cows, against their natural tendency to join their calves, to go straight toward the people of God. How amazing is God’s mercy toward us; He yearns to forget our iniquity, to rest and dwell in us!
- The stone on which the ark of the covenant was set in the field of Joshua, remained as a testimonial for the future generations, to God’s work with His people and His care for them.

**Review questions:**

1. What happened to the Ark of God after the Israelites were defeated? And what did this mean to them?
2. What happened to Eli the priest when he heard about the results of the war between the Israelites and the  
    Philistines? And how old was he at that time?
3. How did God punish the people of Ashdod? And what did they do?
4. What did the people Ekron do when the Philistines decided to move the Ark of the LORD to their city?
5. How can you conclude that the Philistines had a belief in the God of the Israelites?
6. What did God do to the people of Beth Shemesh? Why?
7. Did the Philistines believe in the God of Israel? Explain.
8. What did the wife of Phinehas named her boy? And why did she give him this name?
9. What happened to Dagon when they put the Ark of the LORD by it? What happened to the people in Gath  
    when the Ark of the LORD was moved to their city? And what did they do?
10. he Philistines kept the Ark in their holiest place. Why would God punish them?
11. Were the Philistines sure that the God of Israel intentionally brought the plague upon them? Give proof.
12. What did God do to the people of Beth Shemesh? Why?

**Homework:**

1. How old was Eli when he died?
2. Where did the Philistines put the Ark of the LORD first?  
    a) Gath b) Dagon's temple in Ashdod c) Ekron
3. The Ekronites cried out, saying, “\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ our people”.
4. The Ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines for:  
    a) 40 years b) 7 years c) 7 months
5. The LORD struck the men of Bethshemesh because \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
6. What happened to the Ark of God?
7. What happened to the sons of Eli the priest?
8. What happened to Dagon when they put the Ark of the LORD by it?
9. What happened to the people in Gath when the Ark of the LORD was moved to their city? And what did they  
    do?
10. What did the Philistines present as a Trespass Offering?
11. Who were the first people from Israel who saw the Ark of the LORD coming back?

# Week 3: King Saul is Anointed

**Title:** King Saul is Anointed

**Objective:**

- Repentance brings victory and success
- Israel compares itself with the other nations and why it is wrong
- Listen to God even if we don't like or understand the commandment

**Resources:**

- [Fr. Tadros Y. Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhk-0SgEyd5t6dQya?e=Gpqsem)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1sm/1)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 7-10"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 7-10"}">1 Samuel 7-10</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 7-10"}">Specific</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 7-10"}">Today we have 3 stories </span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 7-10"}">Story #1 (Israel defeats the Philistines)</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 7-10"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 7:2-14 </span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 7-10"}">Story #2 (Israel demands a king and Samuel is offended)</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 7-10"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 7:15-17 then 1 Samuel 8</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 7-10"}">Story #3 (Saul and his donkeys) anointed as king  
        </span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 7-10"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 9</span>

**Key verse(s):**

"If you return to the <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span> with all your hearts, *then* put away the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths<sup class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NKJV-7356a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NKJV-7356a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]" style="font-size: 0.625em; line-height: normal; position: relative; vertical-align: text-top; top: auto; display: inline; color: #000000; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">\[[a](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%207&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-7356a "See footnote a")\]</sup> from among you, and prepare your hearts for the <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span>, and serve Him only; and He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” 1 Samuel 7:3

**Review questions:**

1. What is Ebenezer? And what did it mean?
2. What was the consequence when the Israelites returned to the LORD with all their hearts?
3. What steps did the people of Israel take to restore their relationship with God?
4. What was the consequence of the Israelites return to the LORD with all their hearts?
5. What was Samuel’s prophecy about the king who will reign over the Israelites?
6. What reasons does Israel give in their request for a king?
7. Why would asking for a king be rejecting God?
8. Why were the Israelites willing to ignore God’s warnings?

**Homework:**

1. The men of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ came and took up the Ark of the LORD. They took it to the house of \_\_\_\_\_ on the hill  
    and consecrated \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ his son to guard it.
2. The Philistines were routed before the Israelites because:  
    a- The Israelites put away their Baals and Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only.  
    b- The Israelites fasted and confessed that they have sinned against the LORD and Samuel interceded with  
    the LORD for them.  
    c- Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it up as a whole Burnt Offering to the LORD and he cried out to  
    the LORD on Israel's behalf, and the LORD answered him.  
    d- All of the above.  
    e- The Israelites were so strong.
3. What was Samuel’s advice to the people of Israel so that the LORD can deliver them from the hands of the  
    Philistines?
4. Where did Samuel build an altar to the LORD?
5. As a result of the sins of Samuel’s sons all the elders wanted:  
    a) to kill Samuel’s sons b) to assign two other judges c) to have a king
6. After what Samuel told the elders of Israel concerning what will happen to Israel when they had a king, they:  
    a) asked Samuel to pray for them b) asked Samuel to forget about their request c) disregarded Samuel  
    warning and insisted on having a king
7. What are the names of Samuel’s sons? What were their jobs?
8. What was God’s response to Samuel’s prayer about the request of the elders of Israel?

# Week 4: King Saul is Rejected

**Title:** King Saul is Rejected

**Objective:**

- Saul's rise (with God) and fall (without God)
- Discuss the reasons behind God's rejection to Saul

**Resources:**

- [Fr. Tadros Y. Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhk-0SgEyd5t6dQya?e=Gpqsem)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1sm/1)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 11-15"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 11-15"}">1 Samuel 11-15</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 11-15"}">Specific</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 11-15"}">The beginning</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 11-15"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 11 (Saul is victorious by the power of God)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 11-15"}">The middle </span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 11-15"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 13:1-14 (Saul's unlawful sacrifice)</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 11-15"}">Summarize 1 Samuel 14:1-23</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 11-15"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 14:24-46 (Saul's rash oath)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 11-15"}">The end</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 11-15"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 15:10-35 (</span>

**Key verse(s):**

"<span class="text 1Sam-15-23" id="bkmrk-for-rebellion%C2%A0is-as%C2%A0">For rebellion *is as* the sin of witchcraft, </span><span class="text 1Sam-15-23">And stubbornness *is as* iniquity and idolatry." 1 Samuel 15:23</span>

**Review questions:**

1. On what condition Nabash was willing to make a covenant with Jabesh?
2. How did the Jabeshites mislead the Ammonites and how extensive was the defeat of the Ammonites?
3. What was Saul’s ultimate sin? Why? What was the punishment for it?
4. Why there was no blacksmith found in the land of Israel?
5. What was Saul first foolish rash oath? And how did this affect his people?
6. What did the people of Israel do wrong in verse 32? And how did Saul react to their sin?
7. Why does Nahash ask for such a harsh condition of surrender?
8. What did Saul’s victory mean to those who questioned his reign and what was Saul’s response?
9. What was the ultimate sin that Saul did as mentioned in verses 9 through11? What was the result of Saul’s sin  
    as told by Samuel?
10. Who does verse 14 refer to? Explain.
11. Saul rushed into two oaths. What were they and how did they affect his people?
12. What did Saul do when God did not respond to his prayers in verse 37?
13. Why do you think Saul disobeyed God’s commandments?
14. What did Saul do when Samuel was leaving him? What was the consequence to that?
15. What did Saul do wrong after which God regretted setting him up as a king? And why was Saul rejected to be  
    the king of Israel as in verse 26?
16. To obey is better than sacrifice. Explain.

**Homework:**

1. When Saul heard the weep of all his people, he  
     a) prayed for them, (b) he was angry at them, (c) the Spirit of God came upon him and his anger was  
    kindled greatly.
2. But \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ said, “not a man shall be put to death this day: for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
3. Where did the men of Israel hide?
4. The wrong that the people of Israel did in verse 33 was:  
    a) they ate meat b) they did not obey Saul c) they ate meat with the blood
5. What happened to Saul when he heard the weep of all his people?
6. What did Samuel do at Gilgal after the defeat of the Ammonites?
7. Why did the people of Israel hide themselves in caves as mentioned in verse 6?
8. What was the ultimate sin that Saul did? What was the result of His sin as told by Samuel?
9. What was Saul first foolish rush oath? And how did this affect his people?
10. How did the people rescue Jonathan from death?
11. Saul was rejected to be the king of Israel because: a) the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to  
    sacrifice unto the LORD b) Saul turned back from following God and had not performed His commandments  
    c) both a and b
12. Samuel’s advise to Saul was: a) obeying the voice of the LORD was better than sacrifice b) hearkening to the  
    LORD is better than the fat of rams c) rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft d) stubbornness is as iniquity and  
    idolatry e) all of the above

# Week 5: David is Anointed

**Title:** David is Anointed

**Objective:**

- Show the contrast in chapter 16 between David (chosen by God) and Saul (rejected by God)
- God looks at the heart of everyone, not at the appearance
- God gives power to His children

**Resources:**

- [Fr. Tadros Y. Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhk-0SgEyd5t6dQya?e=Gpqsem)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1sm/1)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 16-17"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 16-17"}">1 Samuel 16-17</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 16-17"}">Specific</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 16-17"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 16 (Contrast between David and Saul)</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 16-17"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath) </span>

**Key verse(s):**

"For *the <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span> does* not *see* as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span> looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7

"You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span> of hosts" 1 Samuel 17:45

**Review questions:**

1. How did God deal with Samuel’s fear of Saul? What do we learn from that?
2. What happened to Saul after the Spirit of the LORD left him? What was the treatment to Saul’s problem?
3. Why Saul did not want David to go and fight Goliath? How did David relief Saul’s worries?
4. What was Goliath’ reaction when he saw David coming to fight him? How did David respond to Goliath?
5. Why did Samuel initially think Eliab was the Lord’s anointed?
6. “Sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice.” How can we apply this on our lives today?
7. What did Saul and all the people of Israel do when they heard Goliath defying them?
8. Why do you think Saul seems not to know David despite the fact that David served as a musician in his court?

**Homework:**

1. Samuel’s first choice to be the successor king to Saul from Jesse’s sons was:  
     a) David b) Eliab c) Abinadab
2. The LORD said unto Samuel; Look not on his \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, or at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_; because I have refused him: for the  
    LORD \_\_\_\_\_\_ as man sees; for man looks at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, but the LORD looks at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
3. Goliath was defying the people of God for: a) two weeks b) 33 days c) 40 days d) 1 year
4. Then David said to the Philistine, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_: but I come to you \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, the God of  
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, whom you have \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. This day the LORD will \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ into my hand.
5. Who was Samuel’s first choice to be the successor king to Saul from Jesse’s sons? Why? What was God’s  
    message to Samuel?
6. What happened to Saul after the Spirit of the LORD left him?
7. What did Saul and all the people of Israel do when they heard Goliath defying them?
8. What did David say to Goliath proving his great faith in the LORD?

# Week 6: Saul Resents David

**Title:** Saul Resents David

**Objective:**

- Saul's ego produces hate and resentment
- God's Spirit leaves Saul and he acts in madness

**Resources:**

- [Fr. Tadros Y. Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhk-0SgEyd5t6dQya?e=Gpqsem)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1sm/1)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 18-19"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 18-19"}">1 Samuel 18-19</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 18-19"}">Specific</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 18-19"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 18:1-16 (The beginning of Saul's hatred towards David)</span>
    - Read and summarize 1 Samuel 18: 17-30 (David marries Michal)
    - Read and summarize 1 Samuel 19 (Saul tries to kill David and Jonathan intervenes)

**Key verse(s):**

"David behaved more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name became highly esteemed." 1 Samuel 18:30

**Review questions:**

1. Jonathan has David as his best friend.... Prove that.
2. What happen to create the jealousy problem between Saul and David? Why was Saul afraid from David?
3. What did Saul ask Jonathan and all his servants to do? What did Jonathan do?
4. What happened to the messengers of Saul when they went to take David from Ramah?
5. What did the women say that created a lot of jealousy problems between Saul and David? Why was Saul afraid  
    from David?
6. How would Milchah be a snare to David?
7. The Lord was with David always and saved him from Saul …Prove that.
8. How did the Lord protect David from the messengers?

**Homework:**

1. Jonathan has David as his best friend. Write a verse that proves that.
2. Saul was afraid from David because:  
    a) David killed Goliath b) David was a brave man c) The LORD was with David and has departed from  
    Saul
3. Saul spoke to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. But Jonathan Saul's son  
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
4. Michal loved David and tried to save his life. True or false?
5. What was David’s position as assigned by Saul?
6. Why was Saul afraid of David?
7. What did Jonathan do to save David’s life?
8. What did David’s wife, Michal, do to save his life?

# Week 7: David and Jonathan

**Title:** David and Jonathan

**Objective:**

- Godly friendship (David and Jonathan)
- Jonathan remains loyal to David
- David and the Holy bread (preparedness before approaching the holies)
- David moment of weakness in Gath

**Resources:**

- [Fr. Tadros Y. Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhk-0SgEyd5t6dQya?e=Gpqsem)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1sm/1)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 20-23"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 20-23"}">1 Samuel 20-23</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 20-23"}">Specific</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 20-23"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 20 (The deal between David and Jonathan to reveal his father's intentions)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 20-23"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 21:1-10 (David and the Holy bread)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 20-23"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 21:10-15 (David is fearful, forgetting God's protection)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 20-23"}">Rad and summarize 1 Samuel 23:14-29 (Saul pursues David in the wilderness)</span>

**Key verse(s):**

**Review questions:**

1. What danger did Jonathan face by defending David?
2. What did David ask Ahimelech to give him? Was David allowed to take it?
3. Why did David change his behavior before the servants of Achish, and pretend to be mad in their hands?
4. How does Saul justify his anger to Jonathan?
5. Do you think Jonathan did the right thing to remain loyal to David against his father’s wish? Why?
6. Was it right for David to eat the holy bread? Explain.
7. Why did David change go to his enemies for safety?
8. Prove that God guarded David from falling in the hands of Saul.

**Homework:**

1. How many arrows did Jonathan use to give David a signal?
2. Saul tried to kill his own son Jonathan. True or false?
3. David asked Ahimelech to give him five \_\_\_\_\_\_ of \_\_\_\_\_\_.
4. Fill the following statements by the following words: (king, priest, Nob, Gath)  
    \- Ahimelech was a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.  
    \- Achish was a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
5. Jonathan was very faithful to David; write one verse to prove that.
6. What was Jonathan about to face to defend his friend David in verse 33?
7. What made Achish the King think that David was insane?
8. The place where David was nearly captured by Saul was called the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
9. How did Jonathan prove his great commitment of friendship to David?
10. How were David and his people rescued from the hands of Saul and his people?

# Week 8: David spares Saul Twice

**Title:** David spares Saul Twice

**Objective:**

- Lessons from David, a man after God's own heart
- Tragic ending to Saul and his sons

**Resources:**

- [Fr. Tadros Y. Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhk-0SgEyd5t6dQya?e=Gpqsem)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1sm/1)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 24-31"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 24-31"}">1 Samuel 24-31</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 24-31"}">Specific</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 24-31"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 24 (David spares Saul)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 24-31"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 25:1-39 (Nabal and his wise wife Abigail)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 24-31"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 26 (David spares Saul again)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 24-31"}">Read and summarize 1 Samuel 31 (The tragic end of Saul and his sons)</span>

**Key verse(s):**

"‘I will not stretch out my hand against my lord, for he *is* the <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span>’s anointed.’" 1 Samuel 24:10

"“*May* you *be* blessed, my son David! You shall both do great things and also still prevail.”" 1 Samuel 26:25

**Review questions:**

1. What did David’s followers ask him to do to Saul while Saul was resting at the cave? Did he listen to them?  
    Why?
2. Which verses that demonstrate David’s respect for Saul.
3. What did David’s young men ask Nabal for? What was Nabal’s response? What was David’s response to  
    Nabal’s answer to his request?
4. Abigail was a woman of good understanding (v. 3). Prove this statement.
5. Why did David reject Abishai’s advice?
6. What evidence do we have that the Lord was with David?
7. Although Saul was following David for a long time to kill him, David has never thought of killing him... Why  
    and Prove that?
8. David was the anointed king by Samuel ... List his characteristics as shown in this Chapter.
9. It was mentioned in verse 1 that Samuel died ... Who wrote the rest of the First Book and the Second Book of  
    Samuel?
10. Was Abigail wise in meeting with David without telling her husband? Why?
11. David refuses again to kill Saul. What did he anticipate would happen to Saul?
12. Show how David humbles himself in front of Saul.
13. What did the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead do to the bodies of Saul and his sons?
14. Why the men of Jabesh Gilead risked their lives to rescue the body of Saul?

**Homework:**

1. How many did Saul prepare to follow David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats?
2. "You are more \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ than I; for you have rewarded me with \_\_\_\_, whereas I have \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ you with \_\_\_\_\_.
3. Where was Samuel buried?
4. What is the name of Nabal’s wife?
5. Who was the commander of the army of Saul?
6. What did David take from Saul while Saul was sleeping?
7. What did David’s followers ask him to do to Saul while Saul was resting at the cave? Did he listen to them?
8. What favor did Saul ask David to do when he becomes king?
9. What did David’s young men ask Nabal for?
10. What did Abigail do after what happened from her husband to David?
11. What did David take from Saul while Saul was sleeping?
12. Was Abner a good commander? Why?
13. The sons of Saul who died in the battle were \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ .
14. The Philistines took Saul’s armor and put it in the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
15. What did Saul ask his amour bearer to do to him? Why?
16. What did the Philistines do to Saul’s body?

# Unit 2: King David

# Week 1: King David and the Covenant 1

**Title:** King David and the Covenant

**Objective:**

- David anointed King

**Resources:**

- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary (2 Samuel)](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlBGMjOrqf9pBUaC?e=098XhH)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary (1 Chronicles)](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlNUp_ypQIWGr7SD?e=kkwXhp)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2sm/1)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMAQ886ucevFh13c_VBT5KIl1g3Ark95)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"2 Samuel 1-7, 1 Chronicles 11, 1 Chronicles 17"}">2 Samuel 1-4</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Specific</span>
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 1:1-16 (David hears the news about Saul)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 2:1-11 (David anointed as King of Judah and Ishbosheth made king of Israel
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 2:12 - 32 (The battle between Israel and Judah)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 3:1-4 (The house of David growing)
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 3:22-35 (Joab kills Abner)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 4 (Ishbosheth is killed)

**Key verse(s):**

- 

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. Did you expect that David would reward the young man who brought the news to him or to punish  
    him? And why?
2. David was always faithful and respectful to Saul, the anointed king ... Prove that.
3. What was the message David sent to the men of Jabesh Gilead?
4. How was the loss from David’s men in comparison to Benjamin and Abner’s men?
5. What was David’s request from Abner?
6. Why did Jaob kill Abner?
7. Name the son of Jonathan who was crippled and how did he become crippled?
8. What did the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite do to Ishbosheth?

<div class="pointer-container" id="bkmrk-%C2%A0"><div class="pointer anim is-page-editable"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="link" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg><div class="input-group inline block"> <button class="button outline icon" data-clipboard-target="#pointer-url" title="Copy Link" type="button"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="copy" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></button></div><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="edit" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></div></div>**Homework:**

1. Who killed Saul?
2. Where was David anointed?
3. Which of Saul’s sons actually took the throne?
4. Who killed Abner?
5. What was David’s reaction to Abner’s death?
6. What was the name of Jonathan’s lame son?
7. Who killed Ishbosheth?
8. . How old was David when he began to reign?
9. . Where did David rule over Israel?
10. Why did Uzzah touch the Ark?
11. What did David do that upset his wife Michal?
12. David asked Nathan if he could build God a house. What was Nathan’s answer?

# Week 2: King David and the Covenant 2

**Title:** King David and the Covenant 2

**Objective:**

- David becoming king over all Israel
- Bringing back the Ark of the Covenant
- Uzziah's incident

**Resources:**

- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary (2 Samuel)](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlBGMjOrqf9pBUaC?e=098XhH)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary (1 Chronicles)](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlNUp_ypQIWGr7SD?e=kkwXhp)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2sm/1)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMAQ886ucevFh13c_VBT5KIl1g3Ark95)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"2 Samuel 1-7, 1 Chronicles 11, 1 Chronicles 17"}">2 Samuel 5-7, 1 Chronicles 11, 1 Chronicles 17</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Specific</span>
    - Read and summarize 2 Samuel 5:1-5 (David King over all of Israel)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 5:6-24 (The conquest of Jerusalem from the Philistines )
    - Explain why the names of the warriors are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 6 (Bringing back the Ark) 
        - Discuss the incident with Uzziah
        - Discuss the concept of dancing from a Christian perspective
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 7 (God's Covenent with David)

**Key verse(s):**

- "<span class="text 2Sam-7-14" id="bkmrk-i-will-be-his-father">I will be his Father, and he shall be My son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. </span><span class="text 2Sam-7-15" id="bkmrk-15%C2%A0but-my-mercy-shal"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>But My mercy shall not depart from him, as I took *it* from Saul, whom I removed from before you." 2 Samuel 7: 14-15 </span>

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. Which city was called the “City of David”?
2. Give verse that proves God is the one who fought against the Philistines.
3. What error did Uzzah do?
4. Why did Michal the daughter of Saul despise David in her heart?
5. What did God promise David regarding his descendants?
6. Why does David ask God to do to His people what God has already promised to do?

<div class="pointer-container" id="bkmrk-%C2%A0"><div class="pointer anim is-page-editable"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="link" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg><div class="input-group inline block"> <button class="button outline icon" data-clipboard-target="#pointer-url" title="Copy Link" type="button"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="copy" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></button></div><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="edit" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></div></div>**Homework:**

1. . How old was David when he began to reign?
2. . Where did David rule over Israel?
3. Why did Uzzah touch the Ark?
4. What did David do that upset his wife Michal?
5. David asked Nathan if he could build God a house. What was Nathan’s answer?

# Week 3: King David Reigns

**Title:** King David Reigns

**Objective:**

- King David's reign and administration
- His kindness towards Mephibosheth
- Characteristics of a servant according to God's heart

**Resources:**

- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlBGMjOrqf9pBUaC?e=098XhH)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2sm/1)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMAQ886ucevFh13c_VBT5KIl1g3Ark95)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"2 Samuel 8-10, 1 Chronicles 12-16"}">2 Samuel 8-10</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Specific</span>
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 8:1-14
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 8:15-18
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 9 (David's kindness towards Mephibosheth)
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 10 (David's victory over the Ammonites and the Syrians)

**Key verse(s):**

- <sup class="versenum"> "</sup>So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered judgment and justice to all his people." 2 Samuel 8:15

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. What did David do with the silver and gold he received?
2. Give verse that proves David being a just king.
3. How did David show his faithfulness toward Saul and Jonathan, his son?
4. Show how Mephibosheth was very humble in front of David.
5. What was David’s intention towards Hanun?
6. How did Hanun treat David’s servants?
7. How did David treat Mephibosheth? And why?
8. What was wrong physically with Jonathan’s son? How did it happen to him?
9. What was David’s intention to do with Hanun the son of Nahash?
10. What was the result after Hanun listened to the advice from his servants?

**Homework:**

1. Toi sent his son to David to:  
    a) attack his people b) give him a message c) greet and bless him d) give him gifts
2. Who was in charge of David’s army? a) Joab b) Abishai c) Benaiah d) Absalom
3. What was the name of Jonathan’s son? a) Saul b) Ziba c) Micha d) Mephibosheth
4. Where did David tell Mephibosheth he should live?  
    a) in his father’s house b) in Jerusalem with David c) in the house of Ziba d) in the house of Saul
5. Why did David send his servants to Hanun?  
    a) to spy on him b) to comfort him c) to kill him d) to give him gifts
6. What did Hanun do to David’s servants?  
    a) he killed them b) he shaved their heads c) he rewarded them d) he put them in prison
7. Who was Ziba?
8. What did David promise Mephibosheth?
9. What was Hanun’s response to David’s good thought?
10. Why did David ask the servants to wait in Jericho?

# Week 4: King David Sins

**Title:** King David Sins

**Objective:**

- Sin and what leads to it
- Sin and how it snowballs
- Sin and its consequences
- No one is above sin
- David's strength is in his repentance
- "For He bruises, but He binds up; He wounds, but His hands make whole" Job 5:18

**Resources:**

- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlBGMjOrqf9pBUaC?e=098XhH)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2sm/1)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMAQ886ucevFh13c_VBT5KIl1g3Ark95)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"2 Samuel 11-12"}">2 Samuel 11-12</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Specific</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read and explain 2 Samuel 11 (David's sin)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read and explain 2 Samuel 12:1-15 (David's confession)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read and explain 2 Samuel 12:16-25 (One son dies, another is born)</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Summarize 2 Samuel 12:26-31 (The fight against Rabbah)</span>

**Key verse(s):**

<span class="text 2Sam-12-13" id="bkmrk--0"></span>

- <span class="text 2Sam-12-13" id="bkmrk-%22so-david-said-to-na">"So David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span>.” a</span><span class="text 2Sam-12-13">nd Nathan said to David, “The <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span> also has put away your sin; you shall not die. " 2 Samuel 12:13</span>

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. How did Uriah prove that he was faithful to the Lord and to his master, David?
2. Why did David ask Joab to set Uriah in the forefront of the hardest fighting?
3. How did David respond to Nathan’s story?
4. How did God punish David for his sin with Uriah’s wife?
5. What was David’s mistake that the Lord hated the most?
6. What is the general consequence of trying to hide sin? Prove this from this chapter?
7. What was God’s punishment to David?
8. How did David explain to his servants what he did before and after the death of his son from  
    Bathsheba?

**Homework:**

1. Bathsheba was the wife of: a) Joab b) Benaiah c) Abishai d) Uriah
2. What happened to Uriah?  
    a) David had him killed b) David had him promoted c) he escaped d) he became a commander
3. What became of David’s first son with Bathsheba?  
    a) he became king b) he died while young c) he was a leper d) he was chief of the army
4. Which prophet condemned David? a) Gad b) Michah c) Nathan d) Samuel
5. What did David do to Bathsheba after the death of her husband?
6. What was God’s reaction to what David did with Bathsheba and Uriah?
7. Who sent Nathan to David?
8. What happened to the child that was born to David from Uriah’s wife?

# Week 5: David and Absalom

**Title:** David and Absalom

**Objective:**

- Amnon and Tamar 
    - Love Vs lust
    - Lust blinds and wipes the mind
    - Ungodly friendship and advise
    - Sin brings hatred and more sin
- David's corrupt children 
    - Adultery
    - Murder
    - Treason
- David is still a man according to God's own heart

**Resources:**

- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlBGMjOrqf9pBUaC?e=098XhH)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2sm/1)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMAQ886ucevFh13c_VBT5KIl1g3Ark95)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"2 Samuel 13-18"}">2 Samuel 13-18</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Specific</span>
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 13:1-22 (Amnon and Tamar)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 13:23-39 (Absalom murders Amnon)
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 14:1-24 (Absalom returns to Jerusalem)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 14:25-33 (David forgives Absalom)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 14:1-12 (Absalom's treason)
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 14:13-37
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 15:1-14
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 15:15-16:29 (The council of Ahithophel)
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 17:1-18 (Absalom's death)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 17:19-33 (David hears of Absalom's death)
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 18 (David's return to Jerusalem and the quarrel against him)

**Key verse(s):**

- "Then Amnon hated her exceedingly, so that the hatred with which he hated her *was* greater than the love with which he had loved her. " 2 Samuel 13:15

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. How did Amnon feel after sinning with Tamar?
2. What was Absalom’s plan to kill Amnon?
3. How did Joab send the message about bringing back Absalom to the king?
4. What did Absalom do to Joab? Why?
5. What did Absalom do to prepare for his plan against his father David?
6. Was Ittai faithful to David? Give verse of proof.
7. Did David listen to Abishai the son of Zeruiah? Why?
8. How was the counsel of Ahithophel described?
9. Sin always appeals to the flesh at the beginning. But at the end, the result of sin is bitter and myrrh... Prove that from the story of the sin from Amnon.
10. If David was furious about what Amnon have done why didn’t he do something about it?
11. Why did Joab the son of Zeruiah make up a story from the mouth of the woman of Tekoa?
12. Why was Absalom looking forward to meeting Joab?
13. Prove that David had no suspicion against his son Absalom. (v.14)
14. At the time of trouble, David was very compassionate to others’ needs. Discuss this and mention a verse
15. Why did David think that Shimei curses might have come from God?
16. What was the counsel of Ahithophel to Absalom? Why?

**Homework:**

1. Absalom was: a) the son of David b) the brother of Tamar c) the brother of Ammon d) all of these
2. Absalom had Ammon killed while he was doing what?  
    a) sleeping b) on a trip c) fighting the Ammonites d) drunk at a party
3. What did Absalom do to get Joab’s attention?  
    a) went to his house b) set his field on fire c) sent him presents d) yelled at him
4. Who did Joab sent to talk to David?  
    a) Absalom b) a woman from Tekoa c) one of his servants d) Tamar
5. Hushai was David’s: a) priest b) friend c) head of army d) counselor
6. When David fled out of Jerusalem, he left Hushai the Archite to confound the counsel of whom?  
    a) Ittai b) Ziba c) Shimei d) Ahithophel
7. Ziba met David with: a) donkeys b) bread c) raisins d) all of these
8. Who threw stones at David? a) Absalom b) Ziba c) Shimei d) Abishai
9. Who was Tamar?
10. Where did Absalom go and hide himself?
11. How does the Bible describe Absalom?
12. How long did Absalom stay in Jerusalem without seeing his father?
13. What did Absalom like to be as mentioned in the first 6 verses?
14. What did Absalom say to David about his intention to visit Hebron?
15. What did Ziba bring to David?
16. What was Shimei doing to David and all his servants?

# Week 5: David and Absalom - part 2

**Title:** David and Absalom

**Objective:**

- Amnon and Tamar 
    - Love Vs lust
    - Lust blinds and wipes the mind
    - Ungodly friendship and advise
    - Sin brings hatred and more sin
- David's corrupt children 
    - Adultery
    - Murder
    - Treason
- David is still a man according to God's own heart

**Resources:**

- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlBGMjOrqf9pBUaC?e=098XhH)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2sm/1)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMAQ886ucevFh13c_VBT5KIl1g3Ark95)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"2 Samuel 13-18"}">2 Samuel 13-18</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Specific</span>
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 13:1-22 (Amnon and Tamar)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 13:23-39 (Absalom murders Amnon)
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 14:1-24 (Absalom returns to Jerusalem)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 14:25-33 (David forgives Absalom)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 14:1-12 (Absalom's treason)
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 14:13-37
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 15:1-14
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 15:15-16:29 (The council of Ahithophel)
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 17:1-18 (Absalom's death)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 17:19-33 (David hears of Absalom's death)
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 18 (David's return to Jerusalem and the quarrel against him)

**Key verse(s):**

- "Then Amnon hated her exceedingly, so that the hatred with which he hated her *was* greater than the love with which he had loved her. " 2 Samuel 13:15

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. How did Amnon feel after sinning with Tamar?
2. What was Absalom’s plan to kill Amnon?
3. How did Joab send the message about bringing back Absalom to the king?
4. What did Absalom do to Joab? Why?
5. What did Absalom do to prepare for his plan against his father David?
6. Was Ittai faithful to David? Give verse of proof.
7. Did David listen to Abishai the son of Zeruiah? Why?
8. How was the counsel of Ahithophel described?
9. Sin always appeals to the flesh at the beginning. But at the end, the result of sin is bitter and myrrh... Prove that from the story of the sin from Amnon.
10. If David was furious about what Amnon have done why didn’t he do something about it?
11. Why did Joab the son of Zeruiah make up a story from the mouth of the woman of Tekoa?
12. Why was Absalom looking forward to meeting Joab?
13. Prove that David had no suspicion against his son Absalom. (v.14)
14. At the time of trouble, David was very compassionate to others’ needs. Discuss this and mention a verse
15. Why did David think that Shimei curses might have come from God?
16. What was the counsel of Ahithophel to Absalom? Why?

**Homework:**

1. Absalom was: a) the son of David b) the brother of Tamar c) the brother of Ammon d) all of these
2. Absalom had Ammon killed while he was doing what?  
    a) sleeping b) on a trip c) fighting the Ammonites d) drunk at a party
3. What did Absalom do to get Joab’s attention?  
    a) went to his house b) set his field on fire c) sent him presents d) yelled at him
4. Who did Joab sent to talk to David?  
    a) Absalom b) a woman from Tekoa c) one of his servants d) Tamar
5. Hushai was David’s: a) priest b) friend c) head of army d) counselor
6. When David fled out of Jerusalem, he left Hushai the Archite to confound the counsel of whom?  
    a) Ittai b) Ziba c) Shimei d) Ahithophel
7. Ziba met David with: a) donkeys b) bread c) raisins d) all of these
8. Who threw stones at David? a) Absalom b) Ziba c) Shimei d) Abishai
9. Who was Tamar?
10. Where did Absalom go and hide himself?
11. How does the Bible describe Absalom?
12. How long did Absalom stay in Jerusalem without seeing his father?
13. What did Absalom like to be as mentioned in the first 6 verses?
14. What did Absalom say to David about his intention to visit Hebron?
15. What did Ziba bring to David?
16. What was Shimei doing to David and all his servants?

# Week 6: Conquest of King David

**Title:** Conquest of King David

**Objective:**

- Discuss the character of David throughout the chapters events

**Resources:**

- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary (2 Samuel)](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlBGMjOrqf9pBUaC?e=098XhH)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary (1 Chronicles)](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlNUp_ypQIWGr7SD?e=kkwXhp)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2sm/1)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMAQ886ucevFh13c_VBT5KIl1g3Ark95)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"2 Samuel 19-22, 1 Chronicles 18-21"}">2 Samuel 19-22, 1 Chronicles 18-21</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Specific</span>
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 19 (David returns to Jerusalem)
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 20 (The rebellion of Sheba)
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 21 (David avenges the Gibeonites)
    - Read and contemplate 2 Samuel 22 (David's praise)

**Key verse(s):**

- <span class="text 2Sam-22-2">“The <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span> *is* my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; </span><span class="text 2Sam-22-3" id="bkmrk-the-god-of-my-streng">The God of my strength, in whom I will trust;" 2 Samuel 22:3</span>

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. Why was Joab mad at the king when he saw him weeping for Absalom?
2. How was David able to sway all men of Judah?
3. What was Sheba’s feeling towards king David?
4. How was the wise woman able to solve the problem raised by Sheba?
5. Why was there famine in the days of David?
6. What was Gibeonites’ request so that David may make atonement what Saul has done for them?
7. This chapter is a song of thanksgiving and praise to the Lord. Mention some of the God’s  
    characteristics as mentioned in this chapter.
8. What did David want to express in this psalm?
9. Why didn't Mephibosheth leave with the king?
10. Prove that everyone paid a lot of respect to David.
11. Why did Joab kill Amasa?
12. What impact did the blood and guts of Amasa have on Joab’s men?
13. Why does David spare the son of Jonathan but not Saul’s other relatives?
14. “Lest you quench the lamp of Israel”. Explain.
15. Which psalm did David sing to the Lord in this chapter? What is the occasion?
16. St. Paul mentioned in the Holy Book of Ephesians 6 what we need to do as soldiers to the Lord so  
    that He can work in us and in this chapter David mentioned these armors as the power of God in us  
    … comment.

**Homework:**

1. How did David and his household cross over the Jordan?  
    a) by foot b) on chariots c) by a ferryboat d) swimming
2. How old was Barzillai? a) 40 b) 80 c) 60 d) 33
3. Who rebelled against David? a) Shimei b) Ishbosheth c) Sheba d) Mephibosheth
4. Joab was about to destroy the city, but who stopped him?  
    a) David b) Aabishai c) Sheba d) a wise woman
5. David was almost killed by one of the giant’s sons. Who saved him?  
    a) Joab b) Benaiah c) Uriah d) Abishai
6. There was a man of great stature who had \_\_\_\_ fingers on each \_\_\_\_\_\_\_and six \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ on each \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
7. The Lord is my \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and my \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and my \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
8. For you are my \_\_\_\_\_ O Lord; the Lord shall enlighten my \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
9. How was David able to sway all men of Judah? (v.11-13)
10. Who did Barzillai offer to go with David instead of himself?
11. How was the wise woman able to solve the problem raised by Sheba?
12. Why was there famine during David’s time for 3 years?
13. What was special about the giant that Jonathan the son of Shimea killed?
14. Mention some of the characteristics of God from this song.
15. Mention verses that show how God was with David.

# Week 7: David Prepares to Build the Temple

**Title:** David Prepares to Build the Temple

**Objective:**

- David's desire to build a house for the Lord

**Resources:**

- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlNUp_ypQIWGr7SD?e=kkwXhp)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2sm/1)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMAQ886ucevFh13c_VBT5KIl1g3Ark95)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Chronicles 22-29"}">1 Chronicles 22-29</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Specific</span>
    - Read and explain 1 Chronicles 22 (David prepares to build the temple)
    - Read and explain 1 Chronicles 28 (David's plans for the temple)
    - Read and explain 1 Chronicles 29:1-20 (Gifts for building the temple)
    - Read and explain 1 Chronicles 29:21-25 (Solomon acknowledged as king)

**Key verse(s):**

- "Consider now, for the <span class="small-caps">Lord</span> has chosen you to build a house as the sanctuary. Be strong and do the work.” 1 Chronicles 28:10

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. Why did God forbid David from building a house to His honor?
2. Why did David make so many preparations for the House of the Lord that Solomon was to build?
3. In one verse, David explained that twice a day the Levites were to offer 2 things. When should they offer these 2  
    things and what were the 2 things they should offer?
4. Which verse shows that important people were treated the same as less important people?
5. Verse 2 says that Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu died in front of their father. Who killed Nadab and Abihu?  
    (Hint: See Leviticus Chapter 10)
6. Which instrument was mentioned as accompanying the singers do our deacons use when they sing?
7. According to verse 7, two hundred and eighty-eight skillful men were trained in what skill?
8. Why did King David make officials over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh?
9. Who are the 4 past leaders in verse 28 as having been people who dedicated things to the Lord?
10. Verse 24 refers to what census mentioned earlier in this Holy Book? Cite the chapter.
11. Why did David not count the men 20 years or less?
12. David tells Solomon to serve the Lord with 2 things. What are they and why with these 2 things?
13. God said that he would establish Solomon’s kingdom forever if Solomon observed what 2 things?
14. In order for Solomon to keep God’s commandments, testimonies, and statutes, what did David ask the Lord to give  
    Solomon?

**Homework:**

1. Whom did David charge (command) to build a house for the Lord God of Israel?  
    a) the aliens living in Israel b) Ornan c) his son Solomon
2. David told the leaders of Israel “Now set your heart and your soul to \_\_\_\_\_.”  
     a) conquer your enemies b) offer Burnt Sacrifices c) seek the Lord your God
3. How many Levites were to look after the work of the House of the Lord?  
     a) 24 thousand b) 4 thousand c) 6 thousand
4. “...and \_\_\_\_\_ was set apart, he and his sons forever, that he should sanctify the most holy things.  
     a) Moses b) Aaron c) David
5. “And Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children; therefore \_\_\_\_\_ ministered as priests.”  
     a) Nadab and Abihu b) Eleazar and Ithamar c) David and Zadok
6. How were the sons of Eleazar and Ithamar divided for their service in the Sanctuary and in the House of God?  
     a) by lot b) by age c) by a contest
7. “All these were under the direction of \_\_\_\_\_ for the music in the House of the Lord.”  
     a) Aaron b) Moses c) their father
8. “Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the authority of \_\_\_\_\_.”  
     a) their father b) Aaron c) the king
9. The chief men of the gate keepers \_\_\_\_\_.  
     a) had duties just like their brethren b) were free from duties c)were to fight the enemies
10. “Of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasuries of the house of God and over the treasuries of \_\_\_\_\_.”  
     a) the king b) the dedicated things c) grain
11. Who was the king’s counselor? a) Ahithophel b) Joab c) Azmaveth
12. Who was the general of the king’s army? a) Ahithophel b) Joab c) Azmaveth
13. God said to David, “You shall not build a house for My name, because \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.”  
     a) you have sinned b) it is not the appointed time c) you have been a man of war and have shed blood
14. Know the Lord Yo ur Father with a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ and with a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
15. Why was the work of the temple great? a) It was a temple for the king b) There were not many people to help Solomon  
    c) It was not for man but for the Lord

# Week 8: Death of King David

**Title:** Death of King David

**Objective:**

- David sinned by counting the people
- His sin affects multitudes of people
- He offers repentance and the Lord accepts

**Resources:**

- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary](https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgFZ7_O8DQBnhlBGMjOrqf9pBUaC?e=098XhH)
- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2sm/1)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMAQ886ucevFh13c_VBT5KIl1g3Ark95)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"2 Samuel 23-24"}">2 Samuel 23-24</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Specific</span>
    - Summarize 2 Samuel 23
    - Read and explain 2 Samuel 24 (David's census and God's judgement)
    - Read and explain 1 Chronicles 29:26-30 (David's death)

**Key verse(s):**

- "let us fall into the hand of the <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span>, for His mercies *are* great; but do not let me fall into the hand of man.” 2 Samuel 24:14

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. How did David’s three mighty men go in jeopardy of their lives for David’s sake?
2. Why didn’t David drink from the water of the well of Bethlehem?
3. What were the three choices that God offered David through the prophet Gad?
4. What was David’s response to the prophet Gad concerning the three choices?
5. What are the qualities of a ruler according to David’s last words?
6. Why David did not drink from the water brought by his three mighty men?
7. What wrong did David do so that his heart condemned him?
8. How do you see the mercy of the Lord in this chapter?

**Homework:**

1. Who is NOT from the army of David? a) Eleazar b) Adino c) Ahithophel d) Shammah
2. Benaiah was a strong man he killed: a) a lion b) two heroes of Moab c) an Egyptian d) all of these
3. God talked to David through the prophet \_\_\_\_\_\_.
4. God punished David by: a) seven years of famine b) enemies pursued him c) a plague d) all of these
5. Who are the three mighty men whom David had?
6. Benaiah was a strong man. Prove that.
7. What were the three choices that god offered David to do unto him and his people?
8. What was God’s punishment to David?

# Unit 3: 1 Corinthians

# Week 1: Intro to 1 Corinthians, Sectarianism, and wisdom

**Title:** Introduction to 1 Corinthians, Sectarianism, and spiritual wisdom

**Objective:**

- Give a brief introduction to 1 Corinthians
- Discuss <span class="text 1Cor-1-10" id="bkmrk-sectarianism-and-how">Sectarianism and how it is a sin</span>
- <span class="text 1Cor-1-10">Discuss spiritual and worldly wisdom</span>
- <span class="text 1Cor-1-10">We are the temple of God</span>

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/first-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2VBHmqJExVzQPqvzfQul-Q8IwB7hp5lB)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21ABiBrSBsBvIg4yo&cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21886&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"1 Corinthians 1-4"]">1 Corinthians 1-4</span>

**Key verse(s):**

- "Do you not know that you are the temple of God and *that* the Spirit of God dwells in you?" 1 Corinthians 3:16

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. Who declared to St. Paul about the division in Corinth?
2. According to St. Paul, why did the Lord Jesus Christ send him?
3. What is St. Paul thankful to God for?
4. Whom did St. Paul baptize?
5. Why does a natural man not receive the things of the Spirit of God?
6. Verse 19 is a quotation from the Old Testament. Can you give the reference?
7. How did God reveal to us the things, which He has prepared for those who love Him?
8. Why does a natural man not receive the things of the Spirit of God?
9. What specific conduct caused St. Paul to conclude that the Corinthians believers were carnal Christians?
10. The Corinthians focused on the preachers. What did St. Paul say they should focus on instead?
11. What will reveal everyone’s work?
12. On whose foundation did St. Paul establish the church at Corinth?
13. What is required in stewards?
14. What will the Lord do when He comes?
15. What do the Apostles have to endure?
16. Give verse that shows St. Paul’s fatherly love to the Corinthians.

**Homework:**

1. For Jews request a \_\_\_\_\_, and Greeks seek after \_\_\_\_\_\_.
2. Because the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of God is wiser than \_\_\_\_\_, and the weakness of \_\_\_\_\_ is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ than men.
3. For I determined not to know anything among you except \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ and Him \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.St.
4. "Eye has not seen, nor ear \_\_\_\_\_, Nor have entered into the \_\_\_\_\_ of man The things which \_\_\_\_ has prepared for those who \_\_\_\_\_\_ Him."
5. I planted, Apollos \_\_\_\_\_\_, but \_\_\_\_\_\_ gave the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
6. Do you not know that you are the \_\_\_\_\_\_ of God and that the \_\_\_\_\_ of God \_\_\_\_\_\_ in you?
7. St. Paul told the Corinthians he will send St. Timothy to  
    a) remind you of my ways in the Lord Jesus Christ b) collect the money c) baptize you
8. "The LORD knows the \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the \_\_\_\_\_, that they are \_\_\_\_\_."

# Week 2: Glorify God in Body and Spirit

**Title:** Glorify God in Body and Spirit

**Objective:**

- Sexual immorality and it's consequences
- Choose what edifies rather than what destroys
- Principles of Christian marriage

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/first-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2VBHmqJExVzQPqvzfQul-Q8IwB7hp5lB)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21ABiBrSBsBvIg4yo&cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21886&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- 1 Corinthians 5-7

**Key verse(s):**

- "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." 1 Corinthians 6:12

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. What did St. Paul say the Corinthians should do instead of being puffed up?
2. With whom did St. Paul warn the Corinthians not to keep company?
3. What should the Corinthians do with someone who commits immorality?
4. With whom did St. Paul warn the Corinthians not to keep company?
5. Who will judge the angels?
6. Our bodies are the temple of whom?
7. Who will not inherit the Kingdom of God?
8. What should a husband render to his wife?
9. What is more important than circumcision or uncircumcision?
10. What is St. Paul’s message to the unmarried and the widows?
11. What does an unmarried person care about?

**Homework:**

1. The Corinthians should deliver the immoral person to  
    a) God b) the judge c) Satan d) the chief priest
2. "Put away from \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the evil \_\_\_\_\_\_."
3. All things are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for me, but all things are not \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of any.
4. Do you not know that your \_\_\_\_\_ is the temple of the \_\_\_\_\_ Spirit who is in \_\_\_\_\_.
5. Who has the authority of a wife? a) The Lord b) the angels c) her parents d) her husband
6. Who cares of the things of the Lord? a) the unmarried b) the married c) the divorced

# Week 3: Stumbling blocks, and the idols of the world

**Title:** Stumbling blocks, and the idols of the world

**Objective:**

- Discuss the meaning of being a stumbling block and how to avoid stumbling others
- The struggle in the service and one's spiritual life and its reward
- Today's idols and how to avoid them

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/first-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2VBHmqJExVzQPqvzfQul-Q8IwB7hp5lB)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21ABiBrSBsBvIg4yo&cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21886&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- 1 Cor 8-10

**Key verse(s):**

- "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain *it.* " 1 Corinthians 9:24

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. Who is known by God?
2. Therefore, if food makes my \_\_\_\_\_\_ stumble, I will never again eat \_\_\_\_\_, lest I make my brother \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
3. Give verse that proves the Oneness of the Father and the Son.
4. What should make a person never eat meat again?
5. What personal rights did St. Paul give up?
6. In what way should we run and for what?
7. Why did St. Paul become all things to all men?
8. What does St. Paul say we should compete for?
9. List the failures the Israelites fell into.
10. What comfort does St. Paul give to believers in verse 13?
11. What we should flee from?
12. Give verse that shows that all believers are one body.

**Homework:**

1. We know that we all have \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Knowledge puffs up, but \_\_\_\_\_\_ edifies.
2. Therefore, if food makes my brother \_\_\_\_\_, I will never again eat \_\_\_\_\_, lest I make my \_\_\_\_\_ stumble.
3. St. Paul says we should run to receive  
    a) first prize b) an imperishable crown c) a tournament cup
4. The Lord has commanded that those who \_\_\_\_\_\_ the Gospel should live from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
5. Who is our spiritual rock? a) Moses b) the Lord Jesus Christ c) our priest d) our brother
6. What we should flee from? a) the enemy b) the judge c) idolatry

# Week 4: The Eucharist

**Title:** The Eucharist

**Objective:**

- Etiquette of worship
- Institution of the Eucharist
- Conduct and self examination for the Eucharist

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/first-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2VBHmqJExVzQPqvzfQul-Q8IwB7hp5lB)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21ABiBrSBsBvIg4yo&cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21886&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- 1 Corinthians 11

**Key verse(s):**

- "Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks *this* cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. " 1 Corinthians 11:27

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. Who is the head of every man? a) his wife b) a woman c) the Lord Jesus Christ d) his priest.
2. "Take, eat; this is My \_\_\_\_\_ which is broken for you; do this in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of Me."
3. Who is the head of every man?
4. Give a verse that says women shall cover their heads when they pray.
5. What went wrong when believers got together to eat the Lord’s Supper?
6. What do we proclaim every time we have communion?

**Homework:**

1. Who is the head of every man? a) his wife b) a woman c) the Lord Jesus Christ d) his priest.
2. "Take, eat; this is My \_\_\_\_\_ which is broken for you; do this in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of Me."
3. Who is the head of every man?
4. Give a verse that says women shall cover their heads when they pray.
5. What went wrong when believers got together to eat the Lord’s Supper?
6. What do we proclaim every time we have communion?

# Week 5: Gifts of the Spirit

**Title:** Gifts of the Spirit

**Objective:**

- Unity and diversity in the Body of Christ
- The Christian definition of Love
- Teaching, tongues, and church order

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/first-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2VBHmqJExVzQPqvzfQul-Q8IwB7hp5lB)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21ABiBrSBsBvIg4yo&cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21886&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- 1 Corinthians 12-14

**Key verse(s):**

- "And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these *is* love." 1 Corinthians 13:13

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. Name the different spiritual gifts St. Paul mentions in chapter 12.
2. Give verses talking about how we should care for one another.
3. Who is the source of all spiritual gifts?
4. Name four different spiritual gifts
5. What are the characteristics of love?
6. When will the prophecies, tongues and knowledge fail cease and vanish?
7. To what does St. Paul compare the one who speaks with tongues but has no love?
8. What are the characteristics of love?
9. What makes prophecy so important?
10. What does St. Paul want to say in verse 19?
11. Who does the one who speaks in a tongue speaks to?
12. If there is no interpreter in the church what should any one who speaks with tongue do?

**Homework:**

1. Who is the source of all spiritual gifts? A) the Holy Bible b) the Church c) the Holy Spirit
2. List three parts of the human body mentioned in this chapter
3. Love never \_\_\_\_\_.
4. And now abide \_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_\_, love, these three; but the greatest of these is \_\_\_\_\_\_.
5. If there is no interpreter in the church, the one speaking with tongues should:  
    a) find an interpreter b) get a prophet c) get a judge d) keep silent
6. God is the author of: a) the Book b) the Holy Bible c) peace d) confusion

# Week 6: The Resurrection and Conclusion

**Title:** The Resurrection and Conclusion

**Objective:**

- Proofs of the Resurrection
- Christ destroyed death by His Resurrection
- The effects of denying the Resurrection
- The Glorious Body
- The Resurrection is our victory

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/1cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/first-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2VBHmqJExVzQPqvzfQul-Q8IwB7hp5lB)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21ABiBrSBsBvIg4yo&cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21886&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- 1 Corinthians15-16

**Key verse(s):**

- "And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching *is* empty and your faith *is* also empty" 1 Corinthians 15:14

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

1. Who saw the Lord Jesus Christ after the Glorious Resurrection?
2. Why does St. Paul consider himself the least of the Apostles?
3. What is the message that St. Paul received and delivered to the Corinthians?
4. What false teaching is being spread among the Corinthians?
5. When was the collection to be made?
6. Watch, stand fast in the \_\_\_\_\_, be brave, be \_\_\_\_\_\_. Let all that you do be done with \_\_\_\_\_\_.
7. What did St. Paul ask concerning St. Timothy?
8. What verse in this chapter do we use in the Divine Liturgy?

**Homework:**

1. Who saw the Lord Jesus Christ after the Glorious Resurrection?  
     a) Cephas b) the twelve c) 500 people d) all of the above
2. St. Paul considers himself the least of the Apostles because he:  
    a) Did not see the Lord Jesus Christ b) persecuted the church of God c) was away when the Lord Jesus  
    Christ was crucified
3. Watch, stand fast in the \_\_\_\_\_\_, be brave, be \_\_\_\_\_\_. Let all that you do be done with \_\_\_\_\_.
4. Who had a church in their house?  
    a) St. Timothy b) Stephanas c) Apollos d) Aquila and Priscilla

# Unit 4: 2 Corinthians

# Week 1: Suffering, Forgiveness, & Triumph

**Title:** Suffering, forgiveness, and triumph

**Objective:**

- Give an introduction to the epistle
- Explain suffering in light of the chapter 1
- Explain forgiveness in light of the chapter 2

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 1-2

**Key verse(s):**

- "Now thanks *be* to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place." 2 Corinthians 2:14

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

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# Week 2: The Message of the Gospel

**Title:**

**Objective:**

- What does it mean "you are our epistle"?
- The message of the Gospel 
    - The Gospel is superior to the Law
    - The Gospel is light to those who believe
    - The Gospel is power and hope to those who believe
- Assurance of the Resurrection
- Reconciliation with God

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
    - [https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-3](https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-3)
    - [https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-4](https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-4)
    - [https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-5](https://notes.morcous.com/books/2-corinthians/page/chapter-5)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 3-5

**Key verse(s):**

- "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore *you* on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God" 2 Corinthians 5:20

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

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# Week 3: Holiness & Repentance

**Title:** Holiness and Repentance

**Objective:**

- Marks of the ministry
- God's children are holy
- The result of the first epistle and the joy of repentance

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 6-7

**Key verse(s):**

- "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? " 2 Corinthians 6:14

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

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# Week 4: Generosity in giving

**Title:** Generosity in giving

**Objective:**

- St Paul asks the Corinthians to give themselves before they give their money
- We learned giving from Christ
- When we give, we give in abundance.

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 8-9

**Key verse(s):**

- "God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

<div class="pointer-container" id="bkmrk-%C2%A0"><div class="pointer anim is-page-editable"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="link" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg><div class="input-group inline block"> <button class="button outline icon" data-clipboard-target="#pointer-url" title="Copy Link" type="button"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="copy" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></button></div><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="edit" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></div></div>**Homework:**

# Week 5: St Paul defend his Apostleship

**Title:** St Paul defend his Apostleship

**Objective:**

- St Paul defends his apostleship and his authority
- St Paul as a servant
- Warning against false prophets

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 10-11

**Key verse(s):**

- "<span class="text 2Cor-10-17" id="bkmrk-but%C2%A0%E2%80%9Che-who-glories%2C">But <span class="oblique">“he who glories, let him glory in the</span> <span class="small-caps divine-name">Lord</span><span class="oblique">.”</span> </span><span class="text 2Cor-10-18" id="bkmrk-18%C2%A0for-not-he-who-co"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends." 2 Corinthians 10:17-18</span>

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

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# Week 6: Humility and the servant

**Title:** Humility and the servant

**Objective:**

- St Paul's vision of Paradise
- His weakness and God's grace
- St PAul coming again with authority

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/2cor/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/second-epistle-to-the-corinthians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCLOSqMJkJgseK57kQL8R6S1nszlDJzF2)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21885&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - 2 Corinthians 12-13

**Key verse(s):**

- "“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”" 2 Corinthians 12:9

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

<div class="pointer-container" id="bkmrk-%C2%A0"><div class="pointer anim is-page-editable"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="link" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg><div class="input-group inline block"> <button class="button outline icon" data-clipboard-target="#pointer-url" title="Copy Link" type="button"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="copy" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></button></div><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="edit" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></div></div>**Homework:**

# Unit 5: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians

# New Page



# Week 1: The Sound Gospel

**Title:** Defending the gospel / No return to the Law

**Objective:**

- Review God's calling to St Paul
- Explain how St Paul consulted with the Apostles regarding his preaching
- How the Holy Spirit works in each of us according to His purpose
- St Paul confronts St Peter regarding the Judaizers

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/gal/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](https://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/epistle-to-the-galatians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://youtu.be/BCftto2A3UQ)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21887&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - Galatians 1:1-10 (Do not believe any other gospel)
    - Galatians 1:1-17 (God calls St Paul to the apostleship)
    - Galatians 1:18-24 (St Paul - even as an Apostle, goes to Jerusalem to verify that his preaching is sound)
    - Galatians 2:1-10 (Defending the Gospel / The Holy Spirit works in each one according to His purpose)
    - Galatians 2:11-21 (St Paul confronts St Peter regarding the Judaizers)

**Key verse(s):**

- "<sup class="versenum"> </sup>I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me" Galatians 2:20

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

Chapter1

- What was St. Paul’s former conduct before he became Christian?
- What did the Churches of Judea hear about St. Paul?
- What was the origin of the Gospel St. Paul preached?
- Prove that St. Paul was a devout Jew.

Chapter 2

- Was St Paul teaching a different Gospel than the Apostles?
- What did St. Paul blame St. Peter for?
- Were there two Gospels one for the uncircumcised and one for the circumcised? Explain.
- Why was St. Paul upset with St. Peter?

**Homework:**

Chapter1

- Why did the Lord Jesus Christ give Himself for our sins?
- From where did St. Paul receive the Gospel he preached?
- This letter of St. Paul was written to the churches of a) Ephesus b) Laodicea c) Galatia
- How long did St. Paul stay with St. Peter? A) 5 days b) 10 days c) 15 days

Chapter 2

- Who went with St. Paul to Jerusalem? A) Barnabas b) Titus c) Barnabas and Titus
- Who seemed to be the pillars of the church?  
    a) St. James b) Cephas c) St. John d) all of the above
- Who went with St. Paul to Jerusalem?
- Who were the pillars of the Church as described by St. Paul?

# Week 2: Sons and Heirs Through Christ

**Title:** <span class="text Gal-4-1" id="bkmrk-sons-and-heirs-throu">Sons and Heirs Through Christ</span>

**Objective:**

- Salvation is made true by the Lord Jesus not buy the Law
- The purpose of the law according to St Paul
- Therefore you are no longer slaves but a sons
- St Paul fears for the church in Galatia and reasons with them
- Abraha's sons as a symbol of the two covenants

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/gal/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](https://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/epistle-to-the-galatians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://youtu.be/BCftto2A3UQ)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21887&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - Galatians 3
    - Galatians 4

**Key verse(s):**

- "For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ." Galatians 3:27

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

Chapter 3

- Who was the first person to get the promise that God will justify the Gentiles? What was the  
    condition for that?
- What was the role of the law?
- What is the “law” mentioned many times in this Epistle? And what is the curse of the law that the  
    Lord Jesus Christ redeemed us from?
- Why was the law given?

Chapter 4

- What happened in the fullness of time?
- What is sometimes the result of telling the truth? Give verse.
- What is the fullness of time?
- What do Hagar and the freewoman (Sarah) symbolize?

<div class="pointer-container" id="bkmrk-%C2%A0"><div class="pointer anim is-page-editable"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="link" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg><div class="input-group inline block"> <button class="button outline icon" data-clipboard-target="#pointer-url" title="Copy Link" type="button"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="copy" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></button></div><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="edit" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></div></div>**Homework:**

Chapter 3

- Who is the seed St. Paul is talking about?
- What is the time difference between God’s promise to Abraham and the law?
- The law came how many years after Abraham? A) 30 b) 50 c) 430
- Therefore the law was our\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by \_\_\_\_\_.
- Who is the seed St. Paul is talking about?
- What is the time difference between God’s promise to Abraham and the law?

Chapter 4

- But when the fullness of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ had come, God sent forth His \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
- And because you are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_!"
- When did God send forth His son?
- Who cries out “Abba, Father?”

# Week 3: Walk in the Spirit

**Title:** <span class="text Gal-4-1" id="bkmrk-sons-and-heirs-throu">Walk in the Spirit</span>

**Objective:**

- In the New Testament we are freed from fulfilling the Law (Mosaic Law)
- Use this liberty to grow spiritually and live according to the Lord's commandments
- Walk in the Spirit - discuss the works of the flesh and how to overcome them
- Discuss the Fruit of the Spirit - how to attain them and how to apply them in our lives
- Bear with one another

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/gal/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](https://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/epistle-to-the-galatians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://youtu.be/BCftto2A3UQ)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21887&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">General</span>
    - Galatians 5
    - Galatians 6

**Key verse(s):**

- "Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh." Galatians 5:16

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

Chapter 5

- How should we use our liberty?
- Give examples of the works of the flesh.
- For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. Explain
- St. Paul tells us three ways to function in the Spirit of God. What are they and what results come out of this guidance?

Chapter 6

- What is “the Law of Christ” in verse 3?
- What does St. Paul mean by “the marks of the Lord Jesus?”
- What deceptions does St. Paul warn the Galatians not to fall into?
- What contrast does St. Paul show between the Jews and himself?

**Homework:**

Chapter 5

- For all the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ your neighbor as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_."
- But the fruit of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is love, joy, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, longsuffering, kindness, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
- How should we use our liberty?
- What is the fruit of the Spirit?

Chapter 6

- He who sows to the Spirit will of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ reap \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
- But God forbid that I should boast except in the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_of our Lord Jesus \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
- The one who sows with the Spirit what will he reap?
- To whom should we do good?

# Week 4: The Mystery of Christ

**Title: The Mystery of Christ**

**Objective:**

- We are redeemed through Christ, predestined through His work of salvation (Briefly explain predestination from the fathers teaching)
- Characteristics of the heavenly wisdom
- Christ is our peace and cornerstone
- The mystery of Christ is the call of the Gentiles to partake of the inheritance and to obtain the promises in Christ through the Gospel.

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/eph/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](https://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/epistle-to-the-ephesians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOWJ7lYt8us&list=PL2VBHmqJExVzqh50Bt0wdXbhW9Cs3D9e7&ab_channel=%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B1)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21888&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Eph 1:1-14 </span>
    - First objective
- Read Eph 1:15-22 
    - Second objective
- Read Eph 2:1-13 
    - Fist objective - explain that "works" refer to works of the law
- Read Eph 2:14-22 
    - Third objective - Living with Christ bring peace to my life
- Read Eph 3 
    - Fourth objective

**Key verse(s):**

- "<sup class="versenum"> </sup>Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us" Ephesians 3:20

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

**Chapter 1**

1. What blessings have we received that pertain especially to the Son?
2. What is the church in relation to Christ?
3. The word predestined is mentioned more than once in this Chapter. Does this mean that we do not  
    have free will?
4. “Purchased possession” What is Paul talking about?

**Chapter 2**

1. What was our condition outside of Christ?
2. What was the Gentiles' condition outside of Christ?
3. How has Jesus become "our peace" through His death on the cross?
4. Give verse that mentions the Trinity.

**Chapter 3**

1. What is the "mystery" that has now been revealed?
2. Though viewing himself as "less than the least of all the saints", what gracious task was  
    given to St Paul?
3. What has Christ therefore made possible for us?

**Homework:**

**Chapter 1**

1. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ us with every \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ blessing in the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ places in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
2. We were sealed with the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Chapter 2**  
1\. For by \_\_\_\_\_\_ you have been saved through \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and that not of yourselves; it is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of God,  
2\. For through \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ we both have access by one \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the Father.

**Chapter 3**  
1\. Who revealed God’s mystery to the holy Apostles and the Prophets?  
a) The Gospel b) The Spirit c) the priests d) St. Paul  
2\. Therefore I ask that you do not lose \_\_\_\_\_ at my \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for you, which is your \_\_\_\_\_\_

# Week 5: The Practical life of the Church

**Title: The Practical life of the Church**

**Objective:**

- Unity and respecting talents
- Worship and behavior
- Practical life and spiritual strife

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/eph/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](https://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/epistle-to-the-ephesians/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOWJ7lYt8us&list=PL2VBHmqJExVzqh50Bt0wdXbhW9Cs3D9e7&ab_channel=%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B1)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21888&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Eph 4:1-6</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">How we should deal with each other as family (we pray it every morning)</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Eph 4:7-16</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Each of us has a gift - the goal is One </span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Eph 4:17-24</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">We ought to live according to our calling </span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Eph 4:25-32</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">How we should deal with each other as family </span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Eph 5:1-21</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Same theme as above</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read 5:22-33</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Christian marriage - Christ and the Church</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Eph 6:1-9</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Same theme as above</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Eph 10-20</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">The whole Armor of God </span>

**Key verse(s):**

- "<sup class="versenum"> do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." Ephesians 4:30</sup>

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

**Chapter 4**

1. Verses 1-6 are part of a prayer in our Coptic church. Which prayer and when do we recite it?
2. What sort of things are we to put away and what sort of things should we be doing instead?
3. Now this, "He ascended"; what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?
4. "Be angry, and do not sin" Is it OK to be angry?

**Chapter 5**

1. Why did Jesus love and give Himself for the church?
2. What is Paul's summation regarding marital responsibilities?
3. What are the Christians’ responsibilities mentioned in this chapter?
4. What is either the means or the evidence of one filled with the Spirit?

 **Chapter 6**

1. List the armor of God.
2. What else more important should we add to this armor?
3. List the armor of God.
4. What is praying in the Spirit?

**Homework:**

**Chapter 4**

1. There is one body and one \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, just as you were called in one \_\_\_\_\_ of your calling; one Lord, one \_\_\_\_\_\_, one \_\_\_\_\_\_\_; one God and Father of all
2. "Be \_\_\_\_\_\_, and do not sin": do not let the \_\_\_\_\_\_ go down on your wrath.

**Chapter 5**

1. Therefore be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of God as dear children. and walk in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, as Christ also has loved us and given \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for us,
2. For the husband is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the wife, as also \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is head of the church; and He is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the body.

**Chapter 6**

1. Children, obey your \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, for this is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
2. Put on the whole \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_of God, that you may be able to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ against the wiles of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

# Week 6: Rejoice in the Lord

**Title: Rejoice in the Lord**

**Objective:**

- U

**Resources:**

- [Catena Bible Commentary](https://catenabible.com/phil/1)
- [HEMY Bible Study(Includes material)](https://www.suscopts.org/diocese/bishop/bible-study/epistle-to-the-philippians/session-01/)
- [Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic)](https://youtu.be/DX1l9dapvko)
- [Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary](https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=67000DBCF3EF5901&id=67000DBCF3EF5901%21889&parId=67000DBCF3EF5901%21540&o=OneUp)

**Reading:**

- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Chapter 1</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Phil 1:1-11</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Thankfulness and prayer</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Phil 1:12-18</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Christ is preached either way </span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Phil 1:19-26</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">St Paul's dilemma </span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Phil 1:27-29</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Witness to Christ by your conduct</span>
- <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Chapter 2</span>
    - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Read Phil 2:1-11</span>
        - <span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":12865,"3":{"1":0},"9":1,"12":0,"15":"Calibri","16":9}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1 Samuel 1-3"}">Unity through humility </span>
    - Read Phil 2:12-18 
        - Workout your own salvation
    - Read Phil 2:19 - end 
        - Timothy and Epaphroditus
- Chapter 3 
    - Read Phil 3:1-11 
        - Nothing compares with Christ
    - Read Phil 3:12-16 
        - Focus on your goal
    - Read Phil 3:17-end  
        
        - Enemies of the Cross
- Chapter 4 
    - Read Phil 4:1-7 
        - Example for needed unity
    - Read Phil 4:8-9 
        - Be positive
    - Phil 4:10-end 
        - The Philippians generosity

**Key verse(s):**

- Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say rejoice." Philippians 4:4

**Comments:**

**Review questions:**

**Chapter 1**

1. What is the dilemma that St. Paul describes in verses 23-24?
2. Find verses to prove that St. Paul was in prison while writing this Epistle.
3. Does St. Paul feel his present condition is somewhat of a stumbling block for him?

**Chapter 2**

1. What must one do in order to follow St. Paul’s teachings and make him joyful?
2. As children of God, how should you perform tasks to please God?
3. Why does St. Paul compare himself to a drink offering?
4. What have been the results of the voluntary humiliation of the Lord Jesus Christ: from God and from created things?

**Chapter 3**

1. Who are the enemies of the Holy Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ and what will happen to them?
2. What is the path in attaining the gift of citizenship and what changes are there in gaining the citizenship  
    of Heaven?
3. “That I may know Him and the power of His Resurrection.” Explain.
4. “Who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body?” Explain

**Chapter 4**

1. What kind of things does St. Paul say to meditate upon?
2. How does St. Paul describe the donations sent by the Philippians?
3. What is the irony of St Paul saying, “Rejoice in the Lord. Again I will say rejoice.”?
4. Cite verses showing the generosity of the Philippians.

**Homework:**

**Chapter 1**

1. “For to me, to live is\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and to die is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.”
2. "I pray your \_\_\_\_\_ may abound still more and more in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and all discernment"
3. Mention two ranks of the holy orders of the Church that are mentioned in this chapter.
4. What did St. Paul say he was praying for?

**Chapter 2**

1. Who is St. Paul planning to send to Philippi?  
    a) St. Timothy b) St. Peter c) Onesimus d) St. John
2. Do all things without \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
3. How would the Philippians fulfill St. Paul’s joy?
4. Who does St. Paul use as examples of humility?

**Chapter 3**

1. St. Paul was of the tribe of a) Judah b) Joseph c) the Lord Jesus Christ d) Benjamin
2. “But what things were a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to me, these I have counted as a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for Christ.”
3. St. Paul was from which tribe of Israel?
4. What will be the end of the enemies of the Holy Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ?

**Chapter 4**

1. Rejoice in the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ always. Again I will say, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
2. I can do all \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ through \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ who \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ me.
3. What does St. Paul implore Euodia and Syntyche to be?
4. Find a verse that tells us we should do everything with prayer.