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2 Samuel 7 · Grade 4

A House That Lasts Forever

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When David was settled in his cedar palace, he felt it was not right that God's ark dwelled within curtains. Nathan first told him to do all that was in his heart. But that night God gave Nathan a different message for David.

God said He had never asked for a house of cedar. He had been with David wherever he went. Now God would make David a great name and give Israel a place to live. Then came a surprise: the Lord would make David a house. David's offspring would build a house for God's name, and God would establish his kingdom forever. God said, I will be his father, and he will be my son.

David responded with humble wonder. He asked, Who am I, Lord Yahweh? He praised God's greatness and asked Him to do as He had spoken. In the New Testament, Hebrews 1:5 applies the words I will be to him a Father, and he will be to me a Son to Jesus.

Show What You Know

  1. Why did David want to build a house for God?

  2. What surprise did the Lord give David?

  3. What would David's offspring do?

  4. How did David respond?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

NathanwordshouseGodgreat
  1. first told him to do all that was in his heart.
  2. But that night gave Nathan a different message for David.
  3. God said He had never asked for a of cedar.
  4. Now God would make David a name and give Israel a place to live.
  5. In the New Testament, Hebrews 1:5 applies the I will be to him a Father, and he will be to me a Son to Jesus.

Think About It

  1. God turned David's offer into a greater gift. When has God given you more than you expected?

  2. David asked, Who am I? Why is humility the right response to God's kindness?

Memory Verse

“Therefore you are great, Yahweh God. For there is no one like you, neither is there any God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears.”

2 Samuel 7:22 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for keeping Your promises. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you thank God when He blesses you more than you expect?
  • How can you pray when you are amazed at God?

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