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2 Samuel 7
discussion questions by Jon & Ann Boyd . Nov 2005
observations
What are the key things God tells David?
What does David say God has done?
Are there patterns in the names of God?
Are there different senses of the word “house”?
Does David ever use the first person?
Who are the actors named in this chapter?
What does David say God has done?
interpretations
Why does God speak through Nathan?
How do you think God’s first speech should be read? In what tone of voice?
Did Nathan get it wrong at first?
What is the prayer he has courage to pray? (v 27)
Who is spoken of in 12-15? Could it be Jesus?
Why doesn’t God want David to build him a house?
This passage seems to be about people and their places; what is the
relationship between people and places?
What is your impression of David? His relationship with God? How does it
compare with that in chapter 6?
applications
Do you have hopes for something for God?
How do you go about listening for what he might say back?
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