October 24-30
Promise and Prayer
Memory Verse:
2 Samuel 7:18–19 (NLT) Who am I, O Sovereign LORD, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 19 And now, Sovereign LORD, in addition to everything else, you speak of giving your servant a lasting dynasty! Do you deal with everyone this way, O Sovereign LORD?
Day 1
1 Chronicles 16:17-36
What is the purpose of this Psalm (see 1 Chronicles 16:1-6)?
What are we called to remember (16:12)? How do we remember today?
What does God remember (16:15)? Why is it important for God to remember?
Who are the ones God seeks to serve, protect, and uplift (16:19-22)?
What is the difference between the Lord and the gods of the nations (16:25-26)?
What is the response of God’s creation to it’s creator (16:28-33)?
What is a savior (16:35)? What does it take to recognize Jesus as our Savior?
Day 2
2 Samuel 7
What promises does God give to David (7:9-16)?
What made David so worthy of this honor (7:18)?
Why is God’s way of dealing with David (and us) so unusual (7:19)?
Who redeems God’s people (7:23)? Who makes God’s people to be God’s people (7:24)?
Why does David want God to keep his promise forever (7:25-26)?
What does it mean that God’s words are trustworthy (7:28)?
Day 3
Matthew 1:1, 12:23, 15:22, 20:30-31, 21:9,14-15
The line of Davidic kings upon the throne in Jerusalem came to an end when Jerusalem was destroyed in 586BC by the Babylonians. It almost seems like God was not faithful to his promise as David’s throne did not endure forever. How do these verses from Matthew answer any doubts about God’s faithfulness to his promises?
Why is it important that Jesus is a Son of David?
Messiah in Hebrew and Christos in Greek mean anointed one. What was Jesus anointed for? What was David anointed to accomplish?
In these verses, who is calling Jesus the Son of David? Who refuses to acknowledge him as such?
What kingdom did Jesus come to establish? What kingdom are you called to build?
Day 4
Mark 12:35-40, Luke 1:29-33, Romans 1:1-6, Revelation 22:16-21
Whose kingdom did the people of Jesus’ day expect the Messiah to reestablish?
What does it mean that David would call the Messiah “Lord” (Mark 12:37)?
Why do most people seek honor (12:38-40)?
What do you think it means that the throne of David will be given to Jesus (Luke 1:32)?
Who Son is Jesus according to the human nature (Romans 1:3)? According to the divine nature (1:4)? What did Jesus do that David never did (Romans 1:4)?
What is the holy city described Revelation 22:19 where Jesus, son of David, will reign for eternity (see Revelation 21:1-4)?
Day 5
Psalm 89
Psalm 89:2 says God’s love stands firm forever. Are there times in the life of David where this does not seem true? How about your own life?
What does the Psalmist have to hold on to when doubts are raised in his mind about God’s love (89:3-4)? When you experience disappointment, how do you respond?
What will happen if we fail to follow God’s lead (89:30-32)? But what does God still promise (89:33-37)?
Why do you think it is so easy to doubt God’s promises (89:38-45)?
What does faith allow us to do when we fail to see God’s goodness (89:52)?
