1 – What does the architecture of man's house of worship tell us about his God?

About his relationship to his god?

2 – In verses 1-7, why is David interested in a building for the ark? What does the

ark represent? How has it been housed historically? What has changed?

What does the ark's housing represent? Whose idea was it to build a temple? What

does Nathan first tell David to do? Why does he reverse his advice?

3 – In verses 8-11, what three things does God promise David? How is this similar to

the promises God makes to Abraham? (Gen 12:2, 15:5-7, etc)

4 – In verses 12-17, this predictive passage involves "telescoping." What two people is

God talking about? What things does God say applies to the offspring of David? How

does it specifically apply to each one?

5 – In verse 18-24, how did David respond to God's word? How should we?

6 – In verses 25-29, what is the relationship between our faith and God's promises?

In this light, define biblical faith.