DISCOVER BIBLE | 2 SAMUEL 7 (1 CHRONICLES 17)

1. Introduction

a) The Bible is full of wonderful stories and special truth. What we want to do is to discover the Bible.  

b) Psalm 119:11 says, "Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." 

c) Nurture and grow your understanding of the Bible as you read and discover the Bible.  

2. Outline:

@1. In order to help you correlate these sections of scripture, we are going to parallel portions of each book which cover the same events.

@2. As you study in this way, you will begin to see how the different emphases of the writers directed their choice of materials. 

a) 2 Samuel 7:

i) David plans to build a Temple - 2 Samuel 7:1-3.

ii) God's covenant with David - 2 Samuel 7:4-29.

b) 1 Chronicles 17:

i) God's covenant with David - 1 Chronicles 17:1-15.

ii) David's prayer and thanksgiving - 1 Chronicles 17:16-27.

3. Major Places in Order:

a) Jerusalem.

4. Major People in Order:

a) David, Hiram, Mephibosheth, Bathsheba, Nathan, Joab, Amnon, Tamar, Absalom, Ziba, Shimei, Hushai, Ahithophel, Sheba, Abishai.

5. Amount of Time Covered:

a) Approximately 33 years (2 Samuel 5:5).