The following are discussion questions from a weekly study I am leading through the book of 2 Samuel.  We meet each Wednesday evening at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

A Man After God’s Own Heart:
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

A Study of the Book of 2 Samuel

Lesson 8 (A Godly Conversation)
2 Samuel 7
October 24, 2012

The Text:

1. How is David’s life described as chapter 7 opens?  What concern does he have that he expresses to Nathan?  Who is Nathan?  What response does Nathan give to David?
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2. What happens that night following Nathan’s and David’s conversation?  What question does God have?  How does God describe the dwelling arrangements He has had to this point?  Had He ever requested anything different?
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3. What does God remind David of?  What does God promise to do?  What does God tell David about the future?  What are His promises and warnings?
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4. What does David do after Nathan reports to him all the words of God?  How does he respond about himself?  How does he respond about God?
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5. What request does David have concerning the promise God has made?  What does David see as the outcome of God’s promise?  What does David realize about his own house?
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The Application:

1. If you have had times in life of peace and contentment, how does it make you feel?  Is your mind drawn to God, and your treatment of Him, when you recognize your blessings?  What do you do with concerns you may have regarding your relationship with God?
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2. Have you ever said or done something you thought was right only to find out God wasn’t in favor of it?  How can you reduce the chances of that?  Do you ever want more for God than what He’s even wanted Himself?  How often do we think God is like us?
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3. How have you received any good that you have?  How does God lift you, your name, before others?  What things keep that from happening?  When things seem to be against you, how often do you consider the possibility of God’s discipline?
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4. How do you respond to God speaking to you through His word and spirit?  When focused on the presence of God, how do you feel about what He’s done for you?  How would you describe God and His presence and actions in your life?
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5. How do you respond to God’s promise of blessing?  What is your motivation for wanting God to keep His promises?  Who has established your household and every good thing that you have?  How often do you remember, and talk about, that?
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Next Week: Victory and Honor
2 Samuel 8