2 Samuel
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2 Samuel 7:1-17, Psalm 84:10, Revelation 22:16
BY She Reads Truth
This Is the Old Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture. This week, we move from the Pentateuch into the second section of the Old Testament, the Historical Books.
What Is 2 Samuel? The book of 2 Samuel is a history of David’s reign as king of Israel and his relationship with God. Though flawed and sinful, he was still described as “a man after God’s own heart.”
How 2 Samuel Fits Into the Story: As God established a king in Israel, He also established a new covenant with David—one that would find its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Though 2 Samuel displays plenty of examples of leadership failures in Israel, God displays His mercy and grace through His promise to use this broken nation to bring the Savior into the world.
Reflection Questions:
1. How is God’s promise to David in 2 Samuel 7 fulfilled in Christ?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
47 thoughts on "2 Samuel"
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I love how Jesus is in all of Scripture! Talking with my Muslim friend who used to be in my old church, I think she may not have recognized the importance of the Old Testament, and that all the prophets/people point to Jesus!! He is the better David, the true High Priest, the greater prophet. Our Savior. Praying for you all today, and praying that my friend’s eyes would be opened to the arrows pointing to Jesus all over Scripture.
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@Maura I am sorry to hear this. I will be praying for you. @Taylor I continue to pray for encouragement for you. @ Mari V my Cali sister I am still praying for your job. For those with apostate children my heart goes out to you and my prayers. My husband and I are still waiting to have our blessing of children and I can only imagine how it must feel to have those precious gifts turn away from Life.
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I struggle with a lot of things, but one of them is perfectionism. Reading this study has highlighted for me all the ways God’s people have messed up and how He still pursues them, even giving them what they ask for when it is not what He wants, and forgives them and redeems them despite all of their many mistakes. It is so amazing to see God’s love and pursuit of us despite our many shortcomings and I feel like if God can forgive the Israelites for their mistakes despite them literally having Him in their presence how much more can He forgive me? Jesus’ redeeming work was foreshadowed throughout the OT which I always used to have such a hard time reading, being caught up in a perfectionist and legalist frame of mind it scared me! But now I see how wonderful it is.
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@Maura. Your sisters in faith are surrounding you in prayer and love. May God grant the wisdom and strength you deeply desire in this difficult time. ❤️
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So many great thoughts expressed! Kathy, I share yours in regards to the presence of Jesus in all of scripture! The triune God through all eternity-no beginning & no end. And there is no end to his love and care for each of us who trust in Him, no matter how imperfectly!
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Oh man God’s love is so good!
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1. One of my favorite things I have reflected on this year is the genealogy of Christ. I love that God uses women like Ruth and Rahab to bring about the blood line of Christ. This blood line give us so much hope. However, if you were living in this monarchy time of Israel, during the reign of David, it would be nearly impossible to see this hope. However, In 2 Samuel 17, God (through Nathan) shows us this glimpse of hope in his covenant with David.
2. Connecting the story of redemption to this passage is easy because we have that direct promise of Jesus Christ. ❤️
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@Jessie during the time of judges the ark of the covenant was in two different locations, but according to the support I read about it, the Israelites had not central place of worship during this time. During the 40 years in the desert, the Israelites were all in one place and following an appointed leader. Then when they settled, they spread out and things became to fall apart with the worshipping of idols becoming so prevalent. They turned from God. There were so many things God did for them during that time that should have been enough, yet they consistently did evil. Second question, I believe that this verse is talking about Jesus and how Jesus will be the fulfillment of his promises on earth and in heaven and not about Solomon building the house for the Lord, but that is my interpretation :)
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