Choice 2: 2 Samuel 1-10. David Anointed King
Search 2 Samuel 1-10 and make a list of King David’s accomplishments.
David's Accomplishments:
Killed the man who claimed to have killed Saul.
Anointed king over Judah.
Followers defeat Abner and men of Israel.
Got Michal back.
Kills men who kill Ishobeth, a righteous man.
Takes Jerusalem.
Conquers Philistines.
Defeats many nations.
Restores Saul's land to Saul's son.
Read 1 Chronicles 22:7-8 and the Institute Student Manual commentary for 2 Samuel 7:1-17, “Why Was David Not Allowed to Build the Temple?” (pgs. 289-90). Write your explanation of why the Lord did not want David to build a temple.
In these sections asked to read, it says that it was revealed to David that he had seen too much war and bloodshed to build a temple. That, to me, says that while his intentions were proper and good, his heart and mind weren't pure enough. You need to be worthy to build a temple.
Read 2 Samuel 7:12-17 and write one or two sentences describing how you would feel if you were in a situation similar to David’s. Write one or two sentences describing how 2 Samuel 7:16 is a Messianic prophecy. Then read 2 Samuel 7:18-29 and summarize David’s response to the Lord’s message to him.
I would feel kind of mad that I myself was not allowed to build a temple but that my son would be. At that same time, I would feel privileged to know that the house would still come from my lineage.
2 Samuel 7:16 is a Messianic prophecy because Christ was prophesied to inherit the throne of his "father David." It is through David that Christ comes (Mary being of his line. Mary and Joseph both were, but Mary is the only mortal parent of Christ that had any of her blood or genes flowing through Him.)
David's response is that he is willing to obey the Lord and that he will rejoice for the Lord's mercy to him.
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