1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 7:3?

2. How does Nathan's response in 2 Samuel 7:3 demonstrate trust in God's guidance?

3. What does Nathan's encouragement reveal about God's support for David's intentions?

4. How can we discern God's will in our plans, like Nathan advised David?

5. Compare Nathan's advice to Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God's direction.

6. How can we apply Nathan's encouragement to our own life decisions today?

7. What does 2 Samuel 7:3 reveal about God's communication through prophets?

8. How does Nathan's response in 2 Samuel 7:3 reflect human understanding versus divine will?

9. Why did Nathan initially approve David's plan without consulting God in 2 Samuel 7:3?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 7?

11. What are the key events in 2 Samuel?

12. If “those who seek the Lord understand all things” (Proverbs 28:5), why do virtuous believers sometimes misjudge situations?

13. Why does 1 Chronicles 17:3–4 reverse Nathan’s initial approval (17:2) for David to build the temple, and does this indicate an inconsistency?

14. Jesus descended from which son of David? Solomon (Matthew 1:6) Nathan(Luke3:31)1. How does Nathan's initial response to David reflect the role of a spiritual advisor, and how can we apply this in seeking counsel today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our desires and plans align with God's will, as seen in David's desire to build a temple?

3. How does the assurance of God's presence, as Nathan gives to David, impact our confidence in pursuing our goals?

4. Reflect on a time when you had to change your plans based on God's guidance. How did this experience shape your understanding of His will?

5. How can we discern when our plans need to be adjusted according to God's direction, and what scriptures can guide us in this process?1. In what ways do you identify with David's desire to build a house for God? How does this relate to your personal faith journey?

2. How does God's response to David's plan reflect His sovereignty?

3. How does the Davidic Covenant compare to other covenants in the Bible? What is its significance in the grand scheme of the biblical narrative?

4. How did David's initial plan reflect his understanding of God and His glory?

5. Reflect on David's response to God's promise. What does it teach you about humility and acceptance?

6. How does David's prayer reveal his understanding of God's character?

7. What role does the Prophet Nathan play in this chapter, and what does it teach about prophetic office in the Old Testament?

8. How does God's promise to David foreshadow the coming of Jesus Christ?

9. How does this chapter affect your understanding of God's purpose for your life?

10. Why is it important to surrender our plans toGod’s divine will, as David did?

11. How does David's response to God's promise reflect his faith and trust in God's plan?

12. How can you apply David's humility and obedience to God's will in your own life?

13. How does the narrative of 2 Samuel 7 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people?

14. What does it mean that God will establish a 'house' for David?

15. How does this chapter reinforce the idea of God’s grace?

16. Discuss the ways in which David's prayer of gratitude mirrors his relationship with God.

17. What aspects of David's character can we emulate in our relationship with God?

18. Reflecting on this chapter, how would you respond when your good intentions are not in line with God's plans?

19. How does the Davidic covenant relate to the concept of salvation in Christianity?

20. In what ways can the promise of God to David inspire hope in challenging times today?

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