David's Blessing

Introduction

The Lord communicated a promise to King David through His prophet, Nathan. In response to David’s offer to build the Lord a “house” or temple, David received a promise from God that the Lord was going to establish David’s house - meaning that his family line would become a dynasty. Most importantly, one of his descendants would be on the throne forever.

Questions

1. What do you think is the most important passage of scripture in all of the Bible? (You may need to make a top 3 or 5!)

2. Theologian John Woodhouse said: “The words of 2 Samuel chapter 7 have shaped the history of the world and all eternity.” Why do you think this passage is considered to be one of the most important in all of the Scriptures?

3. The promise to David has a double fulfillment: one immediate and one eternal. How is the house and line of David immediately fulfilled? How is the house and line eternally fulfilled?

4. What do the following verses have in common: Matthew 1:1; Revelation 22:12-16; Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 21:7-10. (Note: First verse and some of the last verses of the New Testament, Christmas, and Easter)

5. Jesus is the “Son of David” and the eternal King promised in 2 Samuel 7. Is He on the throne of your heart? In what ways can we show our allegiance to King Jesus, the promised Son of David?