Discussion Guide | DAVID | The Covenant | 2 Samuel 7
Gathering Question:
What is one way you have seen God at work in your life this past week?
Gathering Prayer.
Father, by Your Spirit, would you guide us into all truth. Help us to hear and be attentive to Your voice as we work through this study. In the name of Jesus, Your Son, we pray, Amen.
Opening Questions
- What stood out to you in the sermon?
- What insights did you gain?
- What questions did it raise?
2 Samuel 7:1-17
- What do you think is David’s motivation to build a “house” for the Lord?
- Notice how the Lord flips the house building. Instead of David building a house for the Lord, the Lord will build the House of David. What does this tell us about the character of God?
- How do you see Jesus reflected in the promises in this covenant?
2 Samuel 7:18-29
- How would you summarize this prayer of David in your own words?
- Focus on verse 29. How do you think it “pleases” God to build the House of David?
Psalm 89:3-4
- How do you see Jesus as the fulfillment of the Covenant with David? Reflect on the similarities you see between Jesus and David.
1 Peter 2:5-9, Ephesians 2:19-22
- What stands out to you from these two passages?
- What are some ways you see this connected to the promise given to David?
- What difference should this promise make in our life today?
- What is one way that you find this promise encouraging for what you are facing today?
Closing Prayer