How do David, and the nation of Israel, exhibit commendable, exemplary excitement for the Word of God and the presence of God in this chapter?

What would it look like for you to be genuinely excited about the Word of God, and the presence of God? How can you be working toward that in your life?

Uzzah seems to have genuine, authentic excitement about God. But, he is killed on the spot for approaching God casually, on his own terms. (As opposed to approaching God on God’s terms, as seen in God’s Word.) How can we, as Christians, be careful not to make the same mistake Uzzah does?

What role do emotions play in the Christian life? What does it look like to be an emotionally healthy Christian? A Christian who is not in denial of their emotions, nor at the mercy of their emotions?

What is the cause of conflict between David and Michal in 2 Samuel 6? How do David’s priorities differ from that of Michal’s?

Michal seems to be more concerned with how she is viewed by other people than she is excited about celebrating the presence and the Word of God. What are the things in your life that feel so important that they run the risk of overshadowing God’s presence, and God’s Word? How can we be striving to value God’s presence and God’s Word over other things?

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