Be Restored is not only a Bible study of 2 Samuel, but it also gets into all the parallel passages in 1 Chronicles. Second Samuel begins with Saul’s death and ends with David’s. One of the overarching themes is restoration - of the nation (the unifying of the 12 tribes), of the individual (David after his sin with Bathsheba), and of the throne (after Absalom rebels). It also illustrates how God enabled David and the people of Israel to carry out His will. Wiersbe suggests that one big lesson we can learn from David’s life is that God can use imperfect people in accomplishing His purposes. If we confess and repent of our sins, God will forgive us. Although that won’t remove the consequences of that sin in this life, He will restore is to a right relationship with Himself. Nothing is beyond God’s ability to put right.

Wiersbe writes: “We live in a shattered and fragmented world, but God’s eternal goal is to bring all things together in Christ (Eph. 1:10). God is looking for men and women who will yield to His power and help restore broken lives, homes, churches, cities, and nations. Are you available?” ( )