Session 6: God's Promise to David and His Family
Preparation Resources
Discussion Topics
- 2 Samuel 7
- Tim Keller sermon: The Promise of David
Discussion Topics
- What was God's reaction when the people approach Samuel and Samuel approached God requesting a king? Why do you think that he had that reaction?
- How does the story of David and Goliath illustrate one of the main tasks of the king? In what ways does this ‘task’ or role relate to the Exodus and Passover?
- Why do you think God rejected David's plan to build him a temple?
- Why is 2 Samuel 7 one of the most important chapters in the Old Testament? How does the promise outlined in this chapter relate to the larger narrative arc in the story of the Bible?
- What is the significance of the kingship of Jesus that followed from this?