2 Samuel 6-7

Scripture – 2 Samuel 6-7

Observation – 

• 2 Samuel 6:1-9 - The failed attempt to bring the Ark
• 2 Samuel 6:1-2 - Bringing the ark of God to Jerusalem
• 2 Samuel 6:3-5 - The ark is brought out with joy
• 2 Samuel 6:6-7 - Uzzah is struck dead for touching the ark.
• 2 Samuel 6:8-9 - David reacts with anger and fear
• 2 Samuel 6:10-23 - The successful attempt to bring the Ark 
• 2 Samuel 6:10-12a - David leaves the ark at Obed-edom
• 2 Samuel 6:12b-15 - The ark successfully comes to Jerusalem
• 2 Samuel 6:16-19 - David brings everyone there into the worship and the fellowship meal.
• 2 Samuel 6:20 - Michal's complaint
• 2 Samuel 6:21-23 - David's rebuke of Michal
• 2 Samuel 7:1-7 - David proposes to build a house for the LORD
• 2 Samuel 7:1-3 - Nathan’s premature advice to David.
• 2 Samuel 7:4-7 - God's response to David's offer
• 2 Samuel 7:8-17 - God proposes to build a house for David
• 2 Samuel 7:8-9 - God reminds David what he has done for Him
• 2 Samuel 7:10-11 - God promises two things to David
• 2 Samuel 7:12-17 - God details His promise of a house for David.
• 2 Samuel 7:18-29 - David thanks God
• 2 Samuel 7:18-24 - David glorifies God for his goodness
• 2 Samuel 7:25-29 - David asks that the promise be fulfilled

Examples to follow – Do things for the Lord because he deserves it. Don't be afraid to praise God in public.

Examples to not follow – Don't answer prematurely even though it might sound good at first. Don't scorn or look at those who praise in public.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 2 Samuel 8-17

Commands to obey –

Application – Don't answer prematurely even though the offer might sound good to you.

Prayer – Dear Heavenly Father. Help me to ask you for advice and wisdom before answering people. Help me to not answer prematurely like Nathan did. Amen