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(2 Samuel 7)

How does 2 Samuel 7 fit into the Bible? Why is it important?

What is likely to happen if we isolate the story of Jesus – his life, death and resurrection – from its Old Testament roots (like this passage) and its New Testament branches (like Romans)?

Take time to read 2 Samuel 7. What stands out to you?

What does 2 Samuel 7 have to do with Christ?

How does the New Testament alert us to the fact that this passage has implications for the life of Jesus? See Luke 1:32-33; Luke 20:41-44; Matthew 21:9; Acts 2:29-36; Acts 13:32-36l Romans 1:3-4.

What might David’s motive for building a temple have been? Was he out of order in wanting to build a house (temple) for God? Explain your answer.

How did David handle being told no? Why was he able to do this?

Have you ever wanted to do something for God but didn’t get to do it? If so, how did you feel about that? How do you feel now?

Read Ps. 89:29-49. Was it wrong for the psalmist to talk to God in his way? Do you think he had lost faith in God? Explain your answer.

When Jesus burst on the scene, why did some people think that he was the promised king? Why did some people think he was not?

How can we trust God when he works in ways that are so different from what we would expect?

Have you ever given up on God? What was the situation, and what happened?

God said that David’s offspring would build him a temple (2 Sam. 7:12-13), and that was clearly fulfilled by Solomon. But was it also fulfilled by Jesus? If so, in what sense?

What can we apply to our lives and church from 2 Samuel 7?

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